Arizona § 20-864 - Purposes and powers
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-864 — Purposes and powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-864. Purposes and powers
A. A society shall operate for the benefit of its members and their beneficiaries and shall:
1. Provide benefits pursuant to section 20-875.
2. Operate for social, intellectual, educational, charitable, benevolent, moral, fraternal, patriotic or religious purposes. This benefit may also be extended to other persons.
B. The society may carry out its purposes directly or indirectly through subsidiary corporations or affiliated organizations. A subsidiary corporation or affiliated organization shall not transact insurance business or engage in any other activity regulated under this title unless the subsidiary corporation or affiliated organization complies with all of the applicable provisions of law. A society or a subsidiary corporation or affiliated organization through which a society carries out its purposes shall not own or operate a funeral home or undertaking establishment.
C. A society may adopt laws and rules for the government of the society, admission of members and management of society affairs. The society may amend any law or rule and shall have any other powers that are necessary and incidental to carry out the purposes of the society.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-864
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-864 cover?
Section 20-864 ("Purposes and powers") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 20-864?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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