Ohio Code § 1745.40

Ohio Code § 1745.40. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1745.40.

(A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) of this section, an unincorporated nonprofit

association may not pay dividends or distribute any part of its income or profits

to a member, manager, officer, or other private person. (B) An unincorporated nonprofit association may do any of the following: (1) Pay reasonable compensation or reimburse reasonable expenses to a member or manager

for services rendered; (2) Confer benefits on a member or manager in conformity with its nonprofit purposes; (3) Repurchase a membership and repay a capital contribution made by a member to the

extent authorized by its governing principles; (4) Make distributions of property to members upon winding up and termination to the

extent permitted by section 1745.52 of the Revised Code .

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1745.40
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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