48-67-102 - Provisions not applicable to religious corporations. - Tennessee Statutes

48-67-102. Provisions not applicable to religious corporations.

(a)  The following provisions of chapters 51-68 of this title shall not apply to religious corporations unless otherwise provided in their articles or bylaws:

     (1)  Section 48-56-202;

     (2)  Section 48-56-302;

     (3)  Section 48-58-110(d);

     (4)  Section 48-58-303; and

     (5)  Section 48-64-303.

(b)  If religious doctrine governing the affairs of a religious corporation is inconsistent with the provisions of chapters 51-68 of this title on the same subject, the religious doctrine shall control to the extent, and only to the extent, required by the constitution of the United States or the constitution of this state, or both.

[Acts 1987, ch. 242, § 17.02.]