Subdivision 1. Amendment procedure. A domestic society may amend its laws in accordance with the provisions thereof by action of its supreme governing body at any regular or special meeting thereof or, if its laws so provide, by referendum. The 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 from the date of submission, a majority of the members voting shall have signified their consent to the amendment by one of the methods herein specified.
Subd. 2. Approval of amendments. No amendment to the laws of any domestic society shall take effect unless approved by the commissioner who shall approve the amendment if the commissioner 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 commissioner disapproves the amendment within 60 days after the filing of same, the amendment shall be considered approved. The approval or disapproval by the commissioner shall be in writing and mailed to the secretary or corresponding officer of the society at its principal office. In case the commissioner disapproves the amendment, the reasons therefor shall be stated in the written notice.
Subd. 3. Publication of amendments. Within 90 days from the approval thereof by the commissioner, all amendments, or a synopsis thereof, 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 any amendments or synopsis thereof, stating facts which show that same have been duly addressed and mailed, shall be prima facie evidence that the amendments or synopsis thereof, have been furnished the addressee.
Subd. 4. Filing of amendments by foreign or alien society. Every foreign or alien society authorized to do business in this state shall be subject to the requirements of section 72A.061, subdivision 2, as to amendments or additions to its bylaws.
Subd. 5. Certified copies of amendments. Printed copies of the laws as amended, certified by the secretary or corresponding officer of the society, shall be prima facie evidence of their legal adoption.
1985 c 49 s 11; 1987 c 337 s 86
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 59A - 79A — Insurance
Chapter 64B — Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section 64B.01 — Fraternal Benefit Societies.
Section 64B.02 — Lodge System.
Section 64B.03 — Representative Form Of Government.
Section 64B.05 — Purposes And Powers.
Section 64B.06 — Qualifications For Membership.
Section 64B.07 — Location Of Office, Meetings, Communications To Members, Grievance Procedures.
Section 64B.08 — Personal Liability; Indemnification; Insurance; Advances.
Section 64B.10 — Organization.
Section 64B.11 — Amendments To Laws.
Section 64B.12 — Institutions.
Section 64B.14 — Consolidations And Mergers.
Section 64B.15 — Conversion Of Fraternal Benefit Society Into Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Section 64B.17 — Beneficiaries.
Section 64B.18 — Benefits Not Attachable.
Section 64B.19 — Benefit Contract.
Section 64B.27 — Annual License.
Section 64B.28 — Examination Of Societies; No Adverse Publications.
Section 64B.29 — Foreign Or Alien Society; Admission.
Section 64B.30 — Domestic Associations; Examination; Rehabilitation; Dissolution.
Section 64B.31 — Suspension, Revocation, Or Refusal Of License Of Foreign Or Alien Society.
Section 64B.33 — Licensing Of Agents.
Section 64B.34 — Unfair Methods Of Competition And Unfair And Deceptive Acts And Practices.
Section 64B.35 — Service Of Process.
Section 64B.38 — Certain Organizations Exempt.
Section 64B.39 — Beneficiary Associations.
Section 64B.41 — Risk-based Capital Reports.
Section 64B.42 — Fraternal Action Level Event.
Section 64B.43 — Fraternal Authorized Control Level Event; Domestic Societies.
Section 64B.45 — Prohibition On Announcements.