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MI Comp L § 457.73 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.73 - Articles; Constitution; Filing; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.73 Articles; constitution; filing; body corporate, powers. Sec. 3.  A copy of said articles of association together with a copy of the constitution of said union shall be filed with the secretary of state, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body corporate and politic and known in the law and in fact by the name heretofore designated and by that name they and their successors shall have succession and shall be a person in the law capable to purchase, take, receive, own and enjoy through them and their successors estates real and personal, of suing and being sued, and to have a common seal which may be altered or changed at their pleasure, and they and their successors shall have power to give, grant, sell, lease, demise and dispose of such real and personal estate or part thereof at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds, rents, and incomes shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the union. History: 1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7857 ;-- CL 1915, 10293 ;-- CL 1929, 10575 ;-- CL 1948, 457.73
MI Comp L § 457.74 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.74 - By-Laws and Rules; Officers.

457.74 By-laws and rules; officers. Sec. 4.  Said corporation shall have the power to make and establish rules, regulations and by-laws for regulating and governing all the officers and business of said corporation not repugnant to the laws of this state or of the United States, and to designate, elect or appoint from its members such officers under such name and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution of the union. History: 1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7858 ;-- CL 1915, 10294 ;-- CL 1929, 10576 ;-- CL 1948, 457.74
MI Comp L § 457.75 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.75 - Articles; Certified Copy as Evidence.

457.75 Articles; certified copy as evidence. Sec. 5.  A copy of the record of said articles of association under the seal of this state duly certified according to law shall be received as prima facie evidence of the due existence and incorporation of such association in all the courts of the state and of the United States. History: 1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7859 ;-- CL 1915, 10295 ;-- CL 1929, 10577 ;-- CL 1948, 457.75
MI Comp L § 457.76 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.76 - Subordinate Branches; Chartering, Powers, Revocation.

457.76 Subordinate branches; chartering, powers, revocation. Sec. 6.  Such corporation when duly formed shall have power to affiliate and charter subordinate branches of said order which subordinate branches shall have power to make and adopt their own constitution and by-laws not repugnant to the constitution and by-laws adopted by the union or hereafter amended and adopted by the union, and in case of noncompliance with the general laws, by-laws, ordinances and regulations of the union, to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate branch. History: 1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7860 ;-- CL 1915, 10296 ;-- CL 1929, 10578 ;-- CL 1948, 457.76
MI Comp L § 457.77 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.77 - Subordinate Branches; Incorporation; Body Corporate, Powers; Certified Copy of Articles as Evidence.

457.77 Subordinate branches; incorporation; body corporate, powers; certified copy of articles as evidence. Sec. 7.  Any 9 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of any subordinate branch of the union desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals specifying as in article 2 of this act, and file a copy of such articles with the clerk of the county in which such corporation shall be formed, which shall be recorded by the clerk in such book to be kept in his office for that purpose, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law capable to purchase, hold and enjoy, grant, sell, give and lease and demise real and personal estate, of suing and being sued, and may have a common seal and may change and alter the same at pleasure, and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association under the seal of the county where the records are kept shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state of the existence and due incorporation of said corporation, and they and their successors shall have authority and power to give, grant, sell, lease, demise and dispose of said real and personal estate or part thereof, at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds, rents and income shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purpose of the branch of the union. History: 1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7861 ;-- CL 1915, 10297 ;-- CL 1929, 10579 ;-- CL 1948, 457.77
MI Comp L § 457.78 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.78 - Insurance Business.

457.78 Insurance business. Sec. 8.  Corporations in pursuance of this act shall not be considered as engaged in the business of life insurance nor shall they be subject to the provisions of the statutes relating to life insurance or mutual benefit corporations, companies or associations. History: 1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7862 ;-- CL 1915, 10298 ;-- CL 1929, 10580 ;-- CL 1948, 457.78
MI Comp L § 457.79 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79)|Section 457.79 - Principal Business Office; Location.

457.79 Principal business office; location. Sec. 9.  The principal business office of the union of the French Canadian society of the United States shall follow and be located at the place where the secretary thereof shall reside; and immediately after each election of officers of said corporation the secretary elect shall certify, under the corporate seal, his name, residence and location of such principal business office to the secretary of state. History: Add. 1901, Act 119, Eff. Sept. 5, 1901 ;-- CL 1915, 10299 ;-- CL 1929, 10581 ;-- CL 1948, 457.79
MI Comp L § 457.81 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 35 of 1897 - Colonial Dames of America (457.81 - 457.85)|Section 457.81 - Colonial Dames of America; Incorporation.

457.81 Colonial Dames of America; incorporation. Sec. 1.  That national societies of Colonial Dames of America in Michigan may be incorporated under the provisions of this act. History: 1897, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 30, 1897 ;-- CL 1897, 7863 ;-- CL 1915, 10300 ;-- CL 1929, 10582 ;-- CL 1948, 457.81
MI Comp L § 457.82 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 35 of 1897 - Colonial Dames of America (457.81 - 457.85)|Section 457.82 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.82 Articles of association; execution, contents. Sec. 2.  Any 25 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of a national society of Colonial Dames of America in Michigan, desiring to be incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, which shall be acknowledged before some officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds and shall set forth:  First, The names and places of residence of the persons associating in the first instance;  Second, The corporate name by which the association shall be known, provided that no persons associating under this act shall be allowed to take the same name as any association heretofore incorporated; the place of its principal business office, and the period for which it is incorporated, which shall not exceed 30 years;  Third, The object and purpose of the association, which shall be to collect manuscripts, traditions, relics and mementoes of by-gone days for preservation, and to hold from time to time, as the society may direct, a loan exhibition to commemorate the success of the American revolution and consequent birth of our glorious republic; to diffuse healthful and intelligent information in whatever concerns the past and tends to create popular interest in American history; and, with a true spirit of patriotism, seek to inspire genuine love of country in every heart within its range of influence; and to teach the young that it is a sacred obligation to do justice and honor to heroic ancestors whose ability, valor, sufferings and achievements are worthy of praise. History: 1897, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 30, 1897 ;-- CL 1897, 7864 ;-- CL 1915, 10301 ;-- CL 1929, 10583 ;-- CL 1948, 457.82
MI Comp L § 457.83 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 35 of 1897 - Colonial Dames of America (457.81 - 457.85)|Section 457.83 - Articles; Filing; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.83 Articles; filing; body corporate, powers. Sec. 3.  A copy of said articles of association shall be filed with the secretary of state, and thereupon the persons who have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body corporate and known in the law and in fact by the name assumed by them in said articles of association, and by that name they and their associates and successors shall have succession and be capable to purchase, take, hold, receive and enjoy real, personal and mixed property; to sue and be sued, to have a common seal; and shall have authority and power to give, grant, demise, sell, lease and dispose of such real and personal and mixed estate belonging to them, or any part thereof, as they may see fit. History: 1897, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 30, 1897 ;-- CL 1897, 7865 ;-- CL 1915, 10302 ;-- CL 1929, 10584 ;-- CL 1948, 457.83
MI Comp L § 457.84 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 35 of 1897 - Colonial Dames of America (457.81 - 457.85)|Section 457.84 - Constitution and By-Laws; Contents.

457.84 Constitution and by-laws; contents. Sec. 4.  Said corporation shall have power to make and adopt a proper constitution and by-laws, prescribing the names and duties of its officers and all necessary and lawful rules and regulations for the government of its business. History: 1897, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 30, 1897 ;-- CL 1897, 7866 ;-- CL 1915, 10303 ;-- CL 1929, 10585 ;-- CL 1948, 457.84
MI Comp L § 457.85 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 35 of 1897 - Colonial Dames of America (457.81 - 457.85)|Section 457.85 - Articles; Certified Copy as Evidence.

457.85 Articles; certified copy as evidence. Sec. 5.  A copy of such articles of association, duly certified under the seal of the state, shall be prima facie evidence of the due existence and incorporation of such association. History: 1897, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 30, 1897 ;-- CL 1897, 7867 ;-- CL 1915, 10304 ;-- CL 1929, 10586 ;-- CL 1948, 457.85
MI Comp L § 457.151 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1883 - Knights of Labor of North America (457.151 - 457.156)|Section 457.151 - Local Assembly; Incorporation Procedure.

457.151 Local assembly; incorporation procedure. Sec. 1.  That any local assembly of the order of the Knights of Labor of North America, duly organized within this state under and pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and laws of the general assembly of the Knights of Labor of North America, may become a body corporate and politic in the manner following, viz:  First, At a regular meeting of such local assembly a resolution shall be put to a vote of the members thereof present, expressing the desire and determination of such local assembly to be incorporated, and directing the officers thereof to perfect such incorporation, and if such resolution be adopted by a 2/3 vote of all members in good standing it shall be declared adopted, otherwise lost;  Second, On such resolution being passed, the master workman and recording secretary of the assembly shall prepare articles of association under their hands and the seal of the assembly setting forth the number of persons then in good standing in the assembly desiring incorporation, the name by which the assembly is known and its number, the date of its organization, a copy of the resolution mentioned in the first subdivision of this section, the corporate name by which the assembly shall be known in the law, the general object and purpose of the association, which shall in no way conflict or be inconsistent with the object and purpose of the general assembly of the order of Knights of Labor of North America as stated in its constitution, nor in conflict or inconsistent with any law of the United States or of this state, and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years;  Third, A copy of such articles of association shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce together with the affidavit hereinafter named;  Fourth, The master workman and recording secretary executing such articles of association shall make and annex thereto before filing, an affidavit stating that they are respectively members of and occupy the official positions above named in said local assembly, that the resolution, a copy of which is set out in the articles of association, was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the assembly, and by a 2/3 vote of all members in good standing, and that all the statements in said articles of association are true to the best of their and each of their knowledge and belief, and that said local assembly is organized and acting under the constitution of the general assembly of the order of the Knights of Labor of North America. History: 1883, Act 159, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1883 ;-- How. 4577-l ;-- CL 1897, 7868 ;-- CL 1915, 10305 ;-- CL 1929, 10587 ;-- CL 1948, 457.151 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 447, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 457.152 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1883 - Knights of Labor of North America (457.151 - 457.156)|Section 457.152 - Local Assembly; Body Corporate and Politic; Name; Powers; Certified Copy of Articles and Affidavit as Evidence.

457.152 Local assembly; body corporate and politic; name; powers; certified copy of articles and affidavit as evidence. Sec. 2.  When the foregoing requirements are complied with, the local assembly shall be a body corporate and politic by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name shall be a person in law, capable of suing and being sued, and a copy of said articles of association and affidavit duly certified by the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be prima facie evidence in all the courts of this state of the existence and incorporation of said local assembly. History: 1883, Act 159, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1883 ;-- How. 4577m ;-- CL 1897, 7869 ;-- CL 1915, 10306 ;-- CL 1929, 10588 ;-- CL 1948, 457.152 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 447, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 457.153 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1883 - Knights of Labor of North America (457.151 - 457.156)|Section 457.153 - Certified Copy of Articles With Affidavit Attached as Evidence.

457.153 Certified copy of articles with affidavit attached as evidence. Sec. 3.  A copy of such articles of association with an affidavit attached, as provided in section 1 of this act, duly certified by the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall in all the courts of this state be prima facie evidence of the existence and incorporation of said local assembly. History: 1883, Act 159, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1883 ;-- How. 4577n ;-- CL 1897, 7870 ;-- CL 1915, 10307 ;-- CL 1929, 10589 ;-- CL 1948, 457.153 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 447, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 457.154 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1883 - Knights of Labor of North America (457.151 - 457.156)|Section 457.154 - District Assembly; Incorporation Procedure; Certified Copy of Articles as Evidence.

457.154 District assembly; incorporation procedure; certified copy of articles as evidence. Sec. 4.  Any district assembly of the order of the Knights of Labor of North America, organized and acting under and pursuant to the constitution and laws of the general assembly of the order, may become incorporated by adopting a like resolution as provided in section 1 of this act, executing articles of association under the hands of its district master workman and district recording secretary and the seal of the district assembly, containing like statements as those required in articles of association for the incorporation of local assemblies, with a like affidavit annexed, made by the above named officers, and filing the same with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce. A copy thereof duly certified by the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce shall have the same force and effect as evidence as is provided in section 2 of this act. A certified copy of such articles may be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce in the same manner and shall have the same force and effect as evidence as is provided in said section. History: 1883, Act 159, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1883 ;-- How. 4577o ;-- CL 1897, 7871 ;-- CL 1915, 10308 ;-- CL 1929, 10590 ;-- CL 1948, 457.154 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 447, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 457.155 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1883 - Knights of Labor of North America (457.151 - 457.156)|Section 457.155 - Property; Holding, Disposition.

457.155 Property; holding, disposition. Sec. 5.  Every corporation formed pursuant to the provisions of this act may take and hold personal and real property so far as the same may be necessary or convenient for the purposes of the organization, not exceeding 50,000 dollars in amount and may convey, incumber, and deal with the same as it may from time to time determine by a majority vote of all members in good standing: Provided, That no property held and owned by such corporation shall be sold or incumbered except at a regular or special meeting of the assembly, 5 days' written notice of which shall have been given to every member in good standing and at the time being within the jurisdiction, which notice shall briefly state the disposition intended to be made of such property, describing it, and shall be signed by the district recording secretary or recording secretary, as the case may be, and with the seal of the assembly attached. History: 1883, Act 159, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1883 ;-- How. 4577p ;-- CL 1897, 7872 ;-- CL 1915, 10309 ;-- CL 1929, 10591 ;-- CL 1948, 457.155
MI Comp L § 457.156 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 159 of 1883 - Knights of Labor of North America (457.151 - 457.156)|Section 457.156 - Control of Business of Corporation.

457.156 Control of business of corporation. Sec. 6.  The management, direction, and control of the property and business of such corporation shall be vested in such of its officers and members as a majority of its members present and acting thereon at any regular meeting of the assembly shall from time to time determine. History: 1883, Act 159, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1883 ;-- How. 4577q ;-- CL 1897, 7873 ;-- CL 1915, 10310 ;-- CL 1929, 10592 ;-- CL 1948, 457.156
MI Comp L § 457.171 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 9 of 1885 - Sons of Industry (457.171 - 457.176)|Section 457.171 - Sons of Industry; Supreme Lodge; Incorporation.

457.171 Sons of Industry; supreme lodge; incorporation. Sec. 1.  That the supreme lodge of the order of the Sons of Industry may be incorporated in pursuance of this act. History: 1885, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 1885 ;-- How. 4577r ;-- CL 1897, 7874 ;-- CL 1915, 10311 ;-- CL 1929, 10593 ;-- CL 1948, 457.171
MI Comp L § 457.172 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 9 of 1885 - Sons of Industry (457.171 - 457.176)|Section 457.172 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.172 Articles of association; execution, contents. Sec. 2.  Any 5 or more persons, resident of this state, being members of the supreme lodge of the Sons of Industry, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, which articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer authorized by law to execute deeds, and shall set forth:  First, The names of the persons associating in the first instance, and their places of residence;  Second, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in law, and the place of its business office;  Third, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to promote the general welfare, and create a fraternal feeling amongst its members, and also to provide benefits to its members, and their widows, orphans, or heirs;  Fourth, The period for which the association may be incorporated shall be 30 years. History: 1885, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 1885 ;-- How. 4577s ;-- CL 1897, 7875 ;-- CL 1915, 10312 ;-- CL 1929, 10594 ;-- CL 1948, 457.172
MI Comp L § 457.173 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 9 of 1885 - Sons of Industry (457.171 - 457.176)|Section 457.173 - Articles; Filing; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.173 Articles; filing; body corporate, powers. Sec. 3.  The original articles of association of said supreme lodge, shall be filed with the secretary of state, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate, by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors shall be known, have succession, and be persons in law, capable to take, receive, hold, and enjoy, to them and their successors, estates, real and personal; Provided, That the value of such estates shall not exceed the sum of 10,000 dollars, and that the proceeds, rents, and incomes realized therefrom, shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the said supreme lodge as herein defined; and they shall also be capable of suing and being sued, and to have a common seal, which may be altered or changed at their pleasure. Said corporation shall have full power to make and establish its rules, regulations, and by-laws for regulating its business and affairs, and to designate, elect, or appoint from its members, such officers, under such name as may be designated from time to time. History: 1885, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 1885 ;-- How. 4577t ;-- CL 1897, 7876 ;-- CL 1915, 10313 ;-- CL 1929, 10595 ;-- CL 1948, 457.173
MI Comp L § 457.174 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 9 of 1885 - Sons of Industry (457.171 - 457.176)|Section 457.174 - Articles; Certified Copy as Evidence.

457.174 Articles; certified copy as evidence. Sec. 4.  A transcript of such articles of association, under the seal of the state, duly certified according to law, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation. History: 1885, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 1885 ;-- How. 4577u ;-- CL 1897, 7877 ;-- CL 1915, 10314 ;-- CL 1929, 10596 ;-- CL 1948, 457.174