31A-9-102. Scope and purposes.
(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.