(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 at least once in each month 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. Initiation in lodges shall not be required of children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of the society.
History.—ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 632 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
632.601 - “Fraternal Benefit Society” Defined.
632.602 - “Lodge System” Defined.
632.603 - “Representative Form of Government” Defined.
632.605 - Purposes and Powers.
632.606 - Qualifications for Membership.
632.607 - Location of Office; Meetings; Communications to Members; Grievance Procedures.
632.608 - No Personal Liability.
632.615 - Consolidations and Mergers.
632.616 - Conversion of Fraternal Benefit Society Into Mutual Life Insurance Company.
632.619 - Benefits Not Attachable.
632.621 - The Benefit Contract.
632.622 - Nonforfeiture Benefits, Cash Surrender Values, Certificate Loans, and Other Options.
632.631 - Examination of Societies; No Adverse Publications.
632.632 - Foreign or Alien Society; Admission.
632.634 - Licensing and Appointment of Agents.
632.635 - Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices.
632.636 - Violations; Penalties.