Missouri § 378.602 - Lodge system, requirements — children's wages permitted, limitation.
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§ 378.602. Lodge system, requirements — children's wages permitted, limitation.
1. A society is operating on the lodge system if it has a supreme governing body and subordinate lodges into which members are elected, initiated or admitted in accordance with its laws, rules and ritual. Subordinate lodges shall be required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings periodically in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
2. A society may, at its option, organize and operate lodges for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges shall not be required of such children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of the society.
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(L. 1992 S.B. 831)
Effective 1-01-93
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 378.602 ("Lodge system, requirements — children's wages permitted, limitation.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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