New Hampshire § 418-2 - Section 418:2 Lodge System Defined.
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§ 418-2. Section 418:2 Lodge System Defined.
I. 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 at least once each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society. II. 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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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 418-2 cover?
Section 418-2 ("Section 418:2 Lodge System Defined.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. 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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