Local Investigation; Incorporators; Change of Location

Under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 180, § 5, the Secretary may initiate a local investigation of incorporators relative to certain criminal convictions, and inthe past the Division has chosen to follow such a policy. In the future, the Division shall dispense with such local investigation provided that the incorporators sign the following statement: "I/We the below signed INCORPORATORS, do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that I/We have not been convicted of any crimes relating to alcohol or gaming within the past ten years; I/We do hereby further certify that to the best of my/our knowledge the above named principal officers have not been similarly convicted. If so convicted, explain." The Division shall, however, continue the practice of notifying local authorities as to the original location or change of location of any non-profit corporation as set out in M.G.L. c. 180, §§ 5 and 26. If the local authorities do not object to the locationwithin30 days ofthe date of the notice sent by the Division, the corporation's location or change of location shall be approved. The local authorities may, however, request in writing that such 30 day period be extended, and the Director in his discretion may agree to a reasonable extension prior to approval.