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§ 991.2404. Lodge system

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 40 P.S. InsuranceEffective: September 9, 2002

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 40 P.S. Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 2. Insurance Companies (Refs & Annos)
Article XXIV. Fraternal Benefit Societies (Refs & Annos)
(a) General Provisions
Effective: September 9, 2002
40 P.S. § 991.2404
§ 991.2404. Lodge system
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(a) General rule.--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, rules and rituals. Subordinate lodges shall be required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once in each quarter in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
(b) Lodges for children.--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 shall not be required of such children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of the society.

Credits

1921, May 17, P.L. 682, No. 284, art. XXIV, § 2404, added 2002, July 10, P.L. 749, No. 110, § 9, effective in 60 days.
40 P.S. § 991.2404, PA ST 40 P.S. § 991.2404
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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