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Code · Michigan · Chapter 457 — Fraternal Associations

457.355 Subordinate lodges; chartering; existing lodges; regulation.

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457.355 Subordinate lodges; chartering; existing lodges; regulation.
Sec. 5.
Such corporation when duly formed shall have power to institute and charter subordinate lodges of said order within this state and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute and establish such general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations for the government of such subordinate lodges not repugnant to law or to the constitution or regulations of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias as to them shall seem proper and necessary, and in case of violation or non-compliance with such ordinances, by-laws and regulations to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate lodges:
Provided, That the existing subordinate lodges heretofore duly chartered by the grand lodge of Michigan (or the United States), shall be subject to the control of the said grand lodge under this act as heretofore and in the same manner, and to the same extent as those that may hereafter be instituted and chartered under this act.
History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4555 ;-- CL 1897, 8005 ;-- CL 1915, 10466 ;-- CL 1929, 10669 ;-- CL 1948, 457.355
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