§ 26-29-202 — Lodge system

(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 laws,
rules and ritual. Subordinate lodges shall be required by the
laws 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 shall not be required
of those children, and they shall not have a voice or vote in
the management of the society.