2012 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 457 — FRATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS
Act 208 of 1895 — RATHBONE SISTERS (457.651 - 457.657)
Section 457.655 — Subordinate temples; chartering; existing temples; regulation.

Sec. 5.

Such corporation when duly formed shall have power to institute and charter subordinate temples of said order within this state, and from time to time ordain, constitute and establish such general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations for the government of such subordinate lodges, not repugnant to law or to the constitution or regulation of the supreme temple Rathbone Sisters, as to them shall seem proper and necessary; and in case of violation or non-compliance with such ordinances, by-laws and regulations, to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate temple: Provided, That the existing subordinate temple heretofore duly chartered by the grand temple of Michigan or of the world, shall be subject to the control of the said grand temple under this act as heretofore, and in the same manner, and to the same extent as those that may hereafter be instituted and chartered under this act.

History: 1895, Act 208, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 8014 ;-- CL 1915, 10486 ;-- CL 1929, 10807 ;-- CL 1948, 457.655