§ 33-19-1 - Authorization and procedure for incorporation
O.C.G.A. 33-19-1 (2010)
33-19-1. Authorization and procedure for incorporation
Any five or more persons upon petition to the Secretary of State for a corporate charter, as provided in subsection (a) and paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (7), (8), (11), and (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-14-4 and Code Sections 33-14-5 and 33-14-6, may be incorporated for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating a nonprofit hospital service plan whereby hospital care may be provided by such corporation through an established licensed hospital or licensed hospitals with which it has contracted for that care, as defined by this chapter.