§ 26-29-211 — Amendments to laws

(a) A domestic society may amend its laws in accordance
with the provisions thereof by action of its supreme governing
body at any regular or special meeting thereof or, if its laws
so provide, by referendum. The referendum may be held in
accordance with the provisions of its laws 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 shall be adopted
unless, within six (6) months from the date of the submission
thereof, a majority of the members voting shall have signified
their consent to the amendment by one (1) of the methods
specified in this chapter.
(b) No amendment to the laws of any domestic society shall
take effect unless approved by the commissioner who shall
approve the amendment if the commissioner finds that it has been
properly 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 expressly
disapproves any amendment within sixty (60) days after the
filing of the amendment, the amendment shall be considered
approved. The approval or disapproval of the commissioner shall
be in writing and mailed to the secretary or corresponding
officer of the society at its principal office. In case the
commissioner disapproves the amendment, the reasons therefor
shall be stated in the written notice.
(c) Within ninety (90) days from the approval thereof by
the commissioner, all amendments, or a synopsis thereof, shall
be furnished to all members of the society either by mail or by
publication in full 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 synopsis thereof,
stating facts which show that the amendments or a synopsis
thereof have been addressed and mailed, shall be prima facie
evidence that the amendments or synopsis thereof, have been
furnished the addressee.
(d) Every foreign or alien society authorized to do
business in this state shall file with the commissioner a
certified copy of all amendments of, or additions to, its laws
within ninety (90) days after the enactment of the amendments or
additions to its laws.
(e) Printed copies of the laws as amended, certified by
the secretary or corresponding officer of the society shall be
prima facie evidence of the legal adoption thereof.