Okla. Stat. tit. 36, § 36-2702.1
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Lodge system defined
Official statutory text
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 such
children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of
the society.
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 such
children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of
the society.
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