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2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 38 - Insurance
Chapter 38 - FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES
Section 38-38-20 - Lodge system operating requirements; lodges for children.
SC Code § 38-38-20 (2012) What's This?
(A) 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 bylaws, rules, and ritual. Subordinate lodges must be required by the bylaws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once in each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
(B) A society may, at its option, organize and operate lodges for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges may not be required of these children, nor shall these children have a voice or vote in the management of the society.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 259, Section 1.
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