Minnesota § 64B.02 LODGE SYSTEM

Minnesota Statutes

§ 64B.02 — LODGE SYSTEM

Minnesota § 64B.02

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Ch. 64BFRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

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Minn. Stat. § 64B.02 (2026).

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Subdivision 1.Definition.
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 every three months in furtherance of the purposes of the society.

Subd. 2.Children's lodges.
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 the children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of the society.

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Subdivision 1.Definition.
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 every three months in furtherance of the purposes of the society.

Subd. 2.Children's lodges.
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 the children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of the society.