(a) The principal office of a domestic society shall be located in the State.
(b) Meetings of the supreme legislative or governing body of a society may be held in any state, district, province, or territory where the society has at least five subordinate branches.
(c) The minutes of the proceedings of the supreme legislative or governing body and of the board of directors or equivalent body of a society shall be in English.
(d) A society may provide in its laws or rules for grievance or complaint procedures for members.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Entities That Act as Insurers
Subtitle 4 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Part II - Formation, Organization, and Authority to Do Business
Section 8-410 - Formation of Society
Section 8-411 - Articles of Incorporation of Society
Section 8-412 - Filing Requirements
Section 8-413 - Minimum Capital
Section 8-414 - Preliminary Certificate of Authority
Section 8-415 - Completing Organization of Society
Section 8-416 - Time for Completing Organization
Section 8-417 - Certificate of Authority
Section 8-418 - Constitution and Laws; General Powers
Section 8-419 - Amendments to Laws
Section 8-422 - Office; Meetings; Minutes
Section 8-423 - Term and Renewal of Certificate of Authority