§ 31A-9-102. 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.

Enacted by Chapter 242, 1985 General Session

                    
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