Use of membership list

Without consent of the board, a membership list or any part thereof may not be obtained or used by any person for any purpose unrelated to a member’s interest as a member. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, without the consent of the board a membership list or any part thereof may not be: (1) Used to solicit money or property unless such money or property will be used solely to solicit the votes of the members in an election to be held by the corporation; (2) Used for any commercial purpose; or (3) Sold to or purchased by any person. (Code 1981, § 14-3-1605, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 465, § 1.) COMMENT This section is based on the Model Act. It recognizes that the membership list of a nonprofit corporation may be a valuable asset, and it imposes restrictions on the use of membership lists. If the corporation believes that a member is seeking access to the membership list for an improper purpose, it may deny access and require the member to bring an action under section 14-3-1604. 774 T.14, C.3, A.16, P.2 NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS 14-3-1620 PART 2 REPORTS 14-3-1620. Furnishing financial statements to members.