Title XIII, COMMERCE (Ch. 505 - 554I)

The association shall keep a record of all its transactions and shall file an annual report thereof for the preceding calendar year on or before the first day of March on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner shall also prescribe the method of keeping books and …

The following fees shall be paid to the commissioner for services required under this chapter , which shall be accounted for by the commissioner in the same manner as other fees received in the discharge of the duties of the office: 1. For filing and examination of amendments to …

Such associations may operate without the establishment of reserves or surplus except for current expenses. Contributions for expenses shall be added as a separate item to contributions for membership benefits. A reasonable membership fee to cover initial expenses may be charged.…

Within thirty days after acceptance to membership a certificate, the form of which has been approved by the commissioner, shall be delivered to each member. The certificate shall set forth the name of the association, the name of the member, a statement as to the benefits of memb…

Except as otherwise provided by law, it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to operate a benevolent association in this state except as provided for in this chapter . [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §512A.8 ] 2004 Acts, ch 1110, §33

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a benevolent association shall not be incorporated or reincorporated in this state on or after July 1, 1988. A benevolent association incorporated before July 1, 1988, continues to be subject to the provisions of this…