33-7-106. Lodge system. (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 must be required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once a month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
(2) A society may organize and operate lodges for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges may not be required of children, and children may not have a voice or vote in the management of a society.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 586, L. 1991.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 7. Fraternal Benefit Societies
33-7-105. Fraternal benefit societies
33-7-107. Representative form of government
33-7-110. Qualification for membership
33-7-117. Scope -- provisions applicable
33-7-119. Examination of societies
33-7-120. Injunction -- liquidation -- receivership of domestic society
33-7-121. Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license of foreign or alien society
33-7-123. Commissioner as agent -- service of process -- procedure -- fee