§ 7-108

(a) In this section, “affidavit” means a written statement:

(1) made to the best of the affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief; and

(2) the contents of which are affirmed under the penalties of perjury.

(b) A nonprofit association, corporation, or other organization that has been in existence for at least 5 years and promotes social welfare and general civic improvement may register with the Secretary of State as a community association by filing an affidavit that the organization meets the requirements of § 5-406(a)(7) of the Courts Article.