31A-9-102. Scope and purposes.
(1) This chapter applies to all fraternals organized under the laws of this state. Except as expressly provided in this chapter and in Section, this chapter does not apply to nondomestic fraternals. 31A-14-210
(2) The purposes of this chapter include: providing a complete, self-contained procedure for the formation of fraternals; assuring the solidity of fraternals by providing an organizational framework to facilitate sound management, operation, and regulation; strengthening internal fraternal democracy through member participation; and encouraging the fulfillment of the special purposes of fraternals.