Subdivision 1. General.
This chapter does not apply to cooperative associations, public cemetery corporations and associations, and private cemeteries.
Subd. 2. Religious corporations.
This chapter does not apply to a religious corporation authorized by chapter 315 unless it is formed under this chapter or elects to be governed by this chapter as provided in section 317A.021 . Regardless of whether it is formed or elects to be governed by this chapter, a religious corporation may elect to be governed by sections 317A.601 to 317A.671 without electing to come under the entire chapter. If a religious corporation elects to be governed by sections 317A.601 to 317A.671 , it shall record its documents with the county recorder of the county where its registered office is located instead of the secretary of state.