2009 Iowa Code
Title 13 - Commerce
Subtitle 1 - Insurance and Related Regulation
CHAPTER 512A - BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS
512A.10 - ARTICLES, AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES, AND BYLAWS.

        512A.10  ARTICLES, AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES, AND
      BYLAWS.
         1.  The articles of incorporation, and any subsequent amendments,
      of an organization shall be filed with and approved by the
      commissioner of insurance before filing with the secretary of state.
      An organization shall file bylaws and subsequent amendments to bylaws
      with the commissioner within thirty days of adoption of the bylaws
      and amendments.
         2.  The directors of a benevolent association shall have the
      authority to enact such bylaws and regulations not inconsistent with
      law as they consider necessary for the regulation and conduct of the
      business.  A change in the bylaws shall not limit coverage under
      existing certificates.  A benevolent association shall file with the
      commissioner bylaws and amendments to the bylaws within thirty days
      of adoption of such bylaws or amendments.  

         2000 Acts, ch 1023, §19; 2006 Acts, ch 1010, §138; 2009 Acts, ch
      145, §9
         See §512A.3