Arizona § 20-870 - Amendment to society laws
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-870 — Amendment to society laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-870. Amendment to society laws
A. The supreme governing body of a domestic society may amend its laws in accordance with its laws at any regular or special meeting, or if the laws provide, by referendum. A referendum may be held in accordance with the society's laws by the vote of the voting members of the society, the vote of the delegates or representatives of voting members or the vote of local lodges. An amendment that is referred shall not be adopted unless within six months from the date of the submission of the referendum a majority of the members voting consent to the amendment.
B. A society may provide for voting by mail.
C. A society shall file a certified copy of any amendment to its laws within ninety days after the amendment is enacted.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-870
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-870 cover?
Section 20-870 ("Amendment to society laws") 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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