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2009 Iowa Code
Title 13 - Commerce
Subtitle 1 - Insurance and Related Regulation
CHAPTER 512B - FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES
512B.4 - LODGE SYSTEM.

        512B.4  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, regulations, 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 organize and operate lodges for children under
      the minimum age for adult membership.  Membership and initiation in
      local lodges shall not be required of children, nor shall children
      have a voice or vote in the management of the society.
         Section History: Recent Form
         90 Acts, ch 1148, §4

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