Arizona § 20-862 - Lodge system

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-862 — Lodge system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20-862. Lodge system

A. A society operates on the lodge system if the society has a supreme governing body and subordinate lodges into which members are elected, initiated or admitted according to the society's laws, rules and ritual. The laws of the society shall require subordinate lodges to hold meetings at least once in each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.

B. A society may organize and operate lodges for children who are under the minimum age for adult membership. A local lodge shall not require membership or initiation for children, and children shall not have a voice or vote in the management of the society.

 

 

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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-862 cover?

Section 20-862 ("Lodge system") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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