2006 Utah Code - 31A-9-102 — Scope and purposes.

     31A-9-102.   Scope and purposes.
     (1) (a) This chapter applies to all fraternals organized under the laws of this state.
     (b) Except as expressly provided in this chapter and in Section 31A-14-210, this chapter does not apply to nondomestic fraternals.
     (2) The purposes of this chapter include:
     (a) providing a complete, self-contained procedure for the formation of fraternals;
     (b) assuring the solidity of fraternals by providing an organizational framework to facilitate sound management, operation, and regulation;
     (c) strengthening internal fraternal democracy through member participation; and
     (d) encouraging the fulfillment of the special purposes of fraternals.

Enacted by Chapter 242, 1985 General Session