Ohio § 3921.11

§ 3921.11.

(A) A domestic fraternal benefit society may amend its laws in accordance with the provisions

of its laws by action of its supreme governing body at any regular or special meeting

of that body or, if its laws so provide, by referendum.  A referendum may be held in accordance with the provisions of its laws by the vote

of the voting members of the society, by the vote of delegates or representatives

of voting members, or by the vote of local lodges.  A society may provide for voting by mail.  No amendment submitted for adoption by referendum shall be adopted unless, within

six months after the date of submission, a majority of the members voting have signified

their consent to the amendment by one of the methods specified in this section. (B) No amendment to the laws of any domestic society shall take effect unless approved

by the superintendent of insurance, who shall approve the amendment if the superintendent

finds that it has been duly adopted and is not inconsistent with any requirement of

the laws of this state or with the character, objects, and purposes of the society.  Unless the superintendent disapproves an amendment within sixty days after its filing,

the amendment shall be considered to be approved.  The approval or disapproval of the superintendent shall be in writing and shall

be mailed to the secretary or corresponding officer of the society at its principal

office.  If the superintendent disapproves the amendment, the reasons for the disapproval

shall be stated in the written notice. (C) Within ninety days after an amendment is approved by the superintendent, the amendment

or a synopsis of the amendment shall be furnished to all members of the society either

by mail or by publication in full in the official publication of the society.  The affidavit of any officer of the society or of anyone authorized by it to mail

an amendment or synopsis, stating facts that show that the amendment or synopsis has

been duly addressed and mailed, is prima facie evidence that the amendment or synopsis

has been furnished the addressee. (D) Every foreign or alien society authorized to do business in this state shall file

with the superintendent a duly certified copy of all amendments of, or additions to,

its laws within ninety days after their enactment. (E) Printed copies of the laws as amended, certified by the secretary or corresponding

officer of the society, are prima facie evidence of their legal adoption.