According to Article 19 of the Regulations on Religious Affairs, places for religious activities include temples, churches and other fixed places for religious activities. The criteria for distinguishing temples, churches and other fixed sites for religious activities shall be formulated by the religious affairs departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and reported to the religious affairs departments of the State Council for the record.
The establishment of a place for religious activities shall meet the following conditions: the purpose of establishment shall not violate the provisions of Articles 4 and 5 of these Regulations; Local religious citizens have the need to conduct collective religious activities on a regular basis; There are religious personnel who intend to preside over religious activities or other personnel who meet the requirements of this religion; It has the necessary funds, and the sources of funds are legal; The layout is reasonable, which meets the requirements of urban and rural planning and does not interfere with the normal production and life of surrounding units and residents.
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The relevant requirements of religious activity places stipulate that:
1. The establishment, alteration and cancellation of religious groups shall be registered in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state on the administration of social organizations. The articles of association of religious organizations shall conform to the provisions of the state on the management of social organizations.
2. To establish religious colleges, national religious groups shall apply to the religious affairs department of the State Council, and religious groups of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall apply to the religious affairs department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region and municipality directly under the Central Government where the proposed religious colleges are located.
Central People's Government-Regulations on Religious Affairs