13-14-202 - Community-based development organization defined.

13-14-202. Community-based development organization defined.

A community-based development organization is an organization that:

     (1)  Is established under the state charter provisions of the Tennessee Code;

     (2)  Has qualified for tax exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

     (3)  Has a purpose, stated in the articles of incorporation, to serve low and moderate income people's need for community development and community self-help;

     (4)  Was not organized and is not controlled by governmental entities or agents; and

     (5)  Was not organized and is not controlled by a for-profit entity or agent.

[Acts 1996, ch. 1032, § 2.]