Scope and purposes.

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  • (1)
    • (a) This chapter applies to all fraternals organized under the laws of this state.
    • (b) Except as expressly provided in this chapter and in Section 31A-14-210, this chapter does not apply to nondomestic fraternals.
  • (2) The purposes of this chapter include:
    • (a) providing a complete, self-contained procedure for the formation of fraternals;
    • (b) assuring the solidity of fraternals by providing an organizational framework to facilitate sound management, operation, and regulation;
    • (c) strengthening internal fraternal democracy through member participation; and
    • (d) encouraging the fulfillment of the special purposes of fraternals.




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