North Dakota § 26.1-15.1-11 Amendments to laws

North Dakota Statutes

§ 26.1-15.1-11 — Amendments to laws

North Dakota § 26.1-15.1-11

Title 26.1Insurance

Ch. 26.1-15.1Fraternal Benefit Societies

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N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-15.1-11 (2026).

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1.A domestic society may amend its laws by action of its supreme governing body at any regular or special meeting or, if its laws so provide, by referendum. A referendum may be held in accordance with the provisions of its laws by the vote of the voting members of the society, by the vote of delegates or representatives of voting members, or by the vote of local lodges. A society may provide for voting by mail. No amendment submitted for adoption by referendum may be adopted unless, within six months from the date of submission thereof, a majority of the members voting shall have signified their consent to the amendment by one of the methods herein specified.

2.No amendment to the laws of any domestic society may take effect until approved by the commissioner who shall approve the amendm

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1. A domestic society may amend its laws by action of its supreme governing body at any
regular or special meeting or, if its laws so provide, by referendum. A referendum may
be held in accordance with the provisions of its laws by the vote of the voting members
of the society, by the vote of delegates or representatives of voting members, or by the
vote of local lodges. A society may provide for voting by mail. No amendment
submitted for adoption by referendum may be adopted unless, within six months from
the date of submission thereof, a majority of the members voting shall have signified
their consent to the amendment by one of the methods herein specified.
2. No amendment to the laws of any domestic society may take effect until approved by
the commissioner who shall approve the amendment if the commissioner finds that it
has been duly adopted and is not inconsistent with any requirement of the laws of this
state or with the character, objects, and purposes of the society. Unless the
commissioner disapproves an amendment within sixty days after filing, the
amendment is considered approved. The approval or disapproval of the commissioner
must be in writing and mailed to the secretary or corresponding officer of the society at
its principal office. If the commissioner disapproves an amendment, the reasons for
disapproval must be stated in the written notice of denial.
3. Within ninety days after approval by the commissioner of an amendment or a synopsis
of it, the society shall furnish a copy of the amendment to all members of the society
either by mail or by publication in the official publication of the society. The affidavit of
any officer of the society or of anyone authorized by it to mail any amendments or
synopses, stating facts that show the same have been duly addressed and mailed, is
prima facie evidence that the amendments or synopses have been furnished to the
addressees.
4. Every foreign society authorized to do business in this state shall file with the
commissioner a duly certified copy of all amendments to its laws within ninety days
after enactment.
5. Printed copies of the laws, certified by the secretary or corresponding officer of the
society, are prima facie evidence of the legal adoption thereof.