Virginia law § 18.2-421 requires clandestine organizations, including membership corporations and unincorporated associations, to file detailed organizational information with the State Corporation Commission. This includes their constitution, bylaws, rules, membership rosters, and officer lists, with updates required for amendments, officer changes, and new members. Violating these filing requirements is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, but the law exempts certain charitable, benevolent, and educational fraternal organizations whose records are publicly accessible.
Membership corporations and unincorporated associations classified as clandestine organizations must file organizational documents and membership information.
They must file their constitution, bylaws, rules, regulations, oath of membership, membership roster, and officers' list, including updates for amendments and changes.
Yes, fraternal organizations organized for charitable, benevolent, and educational purposes that keep their records open for public inspection are exempt.
Violating the law is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, which can result in legal penalties under Virginia law.