{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-17b-27a-25.5","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 17B:27A-25.5","heading":"Bylaws, contents","body":"5.\tThe board shall adopt by-laws for the operation of the purchasing alliance, which shall be effective upon ratification by a two-thirds majority of the members.  The by-laws shall include, but not be limited to:\na.\tThe establishment of procedures for the organization and administration of the alliance.\nb.\tProcedures for the qualifications and admission of the members of the alliance.  The bases for denial of membership shall include, but not be limited to:\n(1)\tPerformance of an act or practice that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentation of material fact;\n(2)\tPrevious denial of membership in the alliance; or\n(3)\tPrevious expulsion from the alliance.\nc.\tProcedures for the withdrawal of members from the alliance.\nd.\tProcedures for the expulsion of members from the alliance.   The bases for expulsion shall include, but not be limited to:\n(1)\tFailure to pay membership or other fees required by the purchasing alliance;\n(2)\tFailure to pay premiums in accordance with the terms of the health benefits plan or the terms of the joint contract; or\n(3)\tPerformance of an act or practice that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentation of material fact.\ne.\tProcedures for the termination of the alliance.\nL.2001,c.225,s.5.","path":["TITLE 17B INSURANCE"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"0379f5184184e2ab1493a8683252fdfbc5fa4bd0184fc0d313c35e52bbca6a84","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-17b-27a-25.4","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-17b-27a-25.6"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}