8Incorporation of churches to be formed

8 Incorporation of churches to be formed

Where, after the commencement of this Act, a group of persons not less than 16 in number, including at least 4 who –

(a) are members of The Mother Church; and

(b) meet all the requirements of paragraphs (b) to (d) of section 3 (1) –

form themselves into a body or association to be known as a Church of Christ, Scientist, that body or association may, subject to the conditions specified in section 9 , become a corporate body under this Act with the same powers, authorities, and privileges and subject to the same duties and liabilities, with such modifications as are necessary, as those specified in this Act in respect of First Church.