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MI Comp L § 457.326 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.326 - Subordinate Lodges; Incorporation; Body Corporate, Powers; Certified Copy of Articles as Evidence.

457.326 Subordinate lodges; incorporation; body corporate, powers; certified copy of articles as evidence. Sec. 6.  Any 5 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of a subordinate lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been duly chartered by the grand lodge, desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association, specifying as provided in section 2 of this act, and file a copy of the same with the clerk of the county in which such corporation shall be formed, which shall be recorded by such clerk in a book to be kept in his office for that purpose; and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said 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, enjoy, grant, sell, give, lease and demise, real and personal estate; of suing and being sued, and may have a common seal, and 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 said record is kept, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation: Provided, Said corporation shall be limited to the powers and provisions of sections 3 and 11 of this act, regarding real and personal estate, and the proceeds thereof, under the rules and regulations of the grand lodge, and may elect or appoint from among its members such officers, under such name and style, as shall be in accordance with its constitution. History: 1905, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10455 ;-- CL 1929, 10658 ;-- CL 1948, 457.326
MI Comp L § 457.327 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.327 - Erection of Building; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares; Cemetery.

457.327 Erection of building; capital stock, creation, shares; cemetery. Sec. 7.  Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act, may erect and own such suitable edifice, building or hall, as to such corporation shall seem proper, with convenient rooms for the meetings of the fraternity of Odd Fellows; and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 50,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 25 dollars each; and any such corporation may take, purchase, hold and own such suitable lot or parcel of ground as may be convenient, for the purpose of a cemetery, and may make all lawful rules and regulations for the disposition of lots, and the burial of the dead therein, as to such corporation may seem proper. History: 1905, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10456 ;-- CL 1929, 10659 ;-- CL 1948, 457.327
MI Comp L § 457.328 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.328 - Encampment or Canton; Incorporation.

457.328 Encampment or canton; incorporation. Sec. 8.  Any grand encampment or grand canton of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the state of Michigan, and any subordinate encampment or canton thereof, having been duly chartered, may be incorporated in like manner as grand and subordinate lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and enjoy the same powers, privileges and benefits under the provisions of this act. History: 1905, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10457 ;-- CL 1929, 10660 ;-- CL 1948, 457.328
MI Comp L § 457.329 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.329 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.329 Governing law; amendment of act. Sec. 9.  All corporations, formed under this act, shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 230 of the Compiled Laws of 1897 of this state, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act; and the legislature may alter or amend this act at any time. History: 1905, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10458 ;-- CL 1929, 10661 ;-- CL 1948, 457.329 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of chapter 230, referred to in this section, which have not been repealed or reenacted, see MCL 450.504 et seq. and 450.631 et seq.
MI Comp L § 457.330 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.330 - Business Office; Change of Location.

457.330 Business office; change of location. Sec. 10.  The location of the business offices of the grand lodge and grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, or either of them, may be changed at any time, upon filing a written notice of such change in the office of the secretary of state, within 20 days from the time of the change of such location. History: 1905, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10459 ;-- CL 1929, 10662 ;-- CL 1948, 457.330
MI Comp L § 457.331 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.331 - Property; Holding, Disposition; Erection of Buildings; Subscription to Stock.

457.331 Property; holding, disposition; erection of buildings; subscription to stock. Sec. 11.  Any lodge or encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, or any association thereof, incorporated under the provisions of this act, may receive, purchase and hold in its corporate capacity, real and personal estate, and the same or any part thereof, demise, convey, mortgage, use and dispose of at pleasure to the amount of 200,000 dollars; and may subscribe to the stock of any incorporated company, for the purpose of erecting a suitable edifice, building or hall, with convenient rooms for the meetings and use of the fraternity of Odd Fellows. History: 1905, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10460 ;-- Am. 1917, Act 335, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 10663 ;-- CL 1948, 457.331 Former Law: See Act 47 of 1869, being CL 1897, § 8000.
MI Comp L § 457.332 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 90 of 1905 - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (457.321 - 457.332)|Section 457.332 - Two or More Subordinate Lodges or Encampments; Incorporation.

457.332 Two or more subordinate lodges or encampments; incorporation. Sec. 12.  Any 5 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of a subordinate lodge or encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and having been designated or elected as representatives or delegates of 2 or more subordinate lodges or encampments of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, desirous of becoming incorporated, may make and execute articles of association in like manner as is provided in this act for the incorporation of separate subordinate lodges and encampments, and such corporation shall be governed by, and shall have the benefit of, all the provisions of this act: Provided, That said association shall in all respects be subject to the laws of the grand lodge. History: Add. 1917, Act 335, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 10664 ;-- CL 1948, 457.332
MI Comp L § 457.351 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.351 - Knights of Pythias Lodges; Incorporation.

457.351 Knights of Pythias lodges; incorporation. Sec. 1.  That the grand lodge and subordinate lodges of Knights of Pythias of the state of Michigan may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4551 ;-- CL 1897, 8001 ;-- CL 1915, 10462 ;-- CL 1929, 10665 ;-- CL 1948, 457.351
MI Comp L § 457.352 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.352 - Grand Lodge; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.352 Grand lodge; articles of association, execution, contents. Sec. 2.  Any 10 or more persons residents of this state being members of the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias of the state of Michigan desirous to become incorporated 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 take acknowledgments of 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 the law, and the place of its business office;  Third The object and purpose of such association which shall be to promote the general welfare of the fraternity known as the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias and the period for which it is incorporated not exceeding 30 years. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4552 ;-- CL 1897, 8002 ;-- CL 1915, 10463 ;-- CL 1929, 10666 ;-- CL 1948, 457.352
MI Comp L § 457.353 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.353 - Grand Lodge; Filing Articles, Charter, and Constitution; Body Politic and Corporate; Powers.

457.353 Grand lodge; filing articles, charter, and constitution; body politic and corporate; powers. Sec. 3.  A copy of said articles of association, together with a copy of the charter and constitution of said grand lodge, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, 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, take, receive, hold, and enjoy, to 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. They and their successors shall have 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 incomes shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias. Said corporation shall have full power to make and establish rules, regulations, and bylaws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation not repugnant to the constitution and 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 supreme lodge of the world. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4553 ;-- CL 1897, 8003 ;-- CL 1915, 10464 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 18, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 10667 ;-- CL 1948, 457.353 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 536, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 457.354 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.354 - Grand Lodge; Certified Copy of Articles as Evidence.

457.354 Grand lodge; certified copy of articles as evidence. Sec. 4.  A copy of the record 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 of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4554 ;-- CL 1897, 8004 ;-- CL 1915, 10465 ;-- CL 1929, 10668 ;-- CL 1948, 457.354
MI Comp L § 457.355 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.355 - Subordinate Lodges; Chartering; Existing Lodges; Regulation.

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
MI Comp L § 457.356 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.356 - Subordinate Lodge; Execution and Filing of Articles; Body Politic and Corporate; Record of Articles as Evidence.

457.356 Subordinate lodge; execution and filing of articles; body politic and corporate; record of articles as evidence. Sec. 6.  Any 9 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of any subordinate lodge, having been duly chartered by the grand lodge of this state, desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, specifying as provided in article 2 of this act, and file a copy of such articles with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said 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, enjoy, grant, sell, give, lease, and demise real and personal estate, of suing and being sued, and may have a common seal, and change and alter the same at pleasure; and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation. 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 purposes of the order of Knights of Pythias. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4556 ;-- CL 1897, 8006 ;-- CL 1915, 10467 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 18, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 10670 ;-- CL 1948, 457.356 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 536, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 457.357 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.357 - Erection of Building; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares, Cemetery.

457.357 Erection of building; capital stock, creation, shares, cemetery. Sec. 7.  Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifice, building, or hall, as to such corporation shall seem proper, with convenient rooms for the meetings of the lodges of the order of Knights of Pythias; and for that purpose may create a capital stock to be divided into shares of not more than 50 dollars each; and any such corporation may take, purchase, hold, and own such suitable lot or parcel of ground as may be convenient for the purpose of a cemetery, and may make all lawful rules and regulations for the disposition of lots, and the burial of the dead therein as to such corporation may seem proper: Provided, This act shall not be construed to affect municipal regulations in regard to cemeteries. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4557 ;-- CL 1897, 8007 ;-- CL 1915, 10468 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 18, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 10671 ;-- CL 1948, 457.357
MI Comp L § 457.358 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.358 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.358 Governing law; amendment of act. Sec. 8.  All corporations formed under this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of this state, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act, and the legislature may alter or amend this act at any time. History: 1877, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Mar. 1, 1877 ;-- How. 4558 ;-- CL 1897, 8008 ;-- CL 1915, 10469 ;-- CL 1929, 10672 ;-- CL 1948, 457.358 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, referred to in this section, see MCL 450.504 to 450.525.
MI Comp L § 457.359 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 17 of 1877 - Knights of Pythias Lodges (457.351 - 457.359)|Section 457.359 - Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias; Incorporation.

457.359 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias; incorporation. Sec. 9.  Any brigade, regiment or division of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias of this state, having been duly warranted, may be incorporated in like manner as grand and subordinate lodges of Knights of Pythias, and enjoy the same powers, privileges and benefits under the provisions of this act. History: Add. 1895, Act 65, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 8009 ;-- CL 1915, 10470 ;-- CL 1929, 10673 ;-- CL 1948, 457.359
MI Comp L § 457.361 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 85 of 1905 - Knights of Pythias Associations (457.361 - 457.371)|Section 457.361 - Knights of Pythias Associations; Incorporation.

457.361 Knights of Pythias associations; incorporation. Sec. 1.  That Knights of Pythias associations may be incorporated under the provisions of this act. History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10471 ;-- CL 1929, 10674 ;-- CL 1948, 457.361
MI Comp L § 457.362 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 85 of 1905 - Knights of Pythias Associations (457.361 - 457.371)|Section 457.362 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.362 Articles of association; execution, contents. Sec. 2.  Any 7 or more residents of this state, who are members of any chartered body, or of different chartered bodies of the order of Knights of Pythias may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, which said articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer of this state having authority to take acknowledgments of deeds, and shall set forth:  First. The names of the persons associating in the first instance, their places of residence and the name and location of the Pythian body or bodies to which they severally belong;  Second. The corporate name by which such association shall be known in law;  Third. The purpose of the association, which shall be to provide a building or buildings to be used in whole or in part for Pythian purposes, and the period for which such association is incorporated not exceeding 30 years;  Fourth. The principal office or place of business. History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10472 ;-- CL 1929, 10675 ;-- CL 1948, 457.362
MI Comp L § 457.363 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 85 of 1905 - Knights of Pythias Associations (457.361 - 457.371)|Section 457.363 - Filing Copy of Articles of Association With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Corporate; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.363 Filing copy of articles of association with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body corporate; evidence of existence and incorporation. Sec. 3.  A copy of said articles of association shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association. A copy of such articles of association, under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such association. History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10473 ;-- CL 1929, 10676 ;-- CL 1948, 457.363 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 92, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
MI Comp L § 457.364 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 85 of 1905 - Knights of Pythias Associations (457.361 - 457.371)|Section 457.364 - Powers of Corporation; Property, Holding, Disposition.

457.364 Powers of corporation; property, holding, disposition. Sec. 4.  Every corporation organized under the provisions of this act may take, receive, purchase and hold in its corporate capacity and for its corporate purposes, real and personal property, and the same or any part thereof demise, sell, convey, lease, use and dispose of at pleasure; and may erect and own, enlarge, alter and repair suitable building or buildings and may purchase, lease, own and maintain furnishings and fixtures therein to be used in whole or in part for meetings of Pythian bodies and may lease said building or buildings for business purposes in whole or in part and may borrow money therefor and for that purpose may issue its bonds and mortgage its property to secure the payment of such bonds. History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10474 ;-- CL 1929, 10677 ;-- CL 1948, 457.364
MI Comp L § 457.365 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 85 of 1905 - Knights of Pythias Associations (457.361 - 457.371)|Section 457.365 - Shares of Stock; Ownership.

457.365 Shares of stock; ownership. Sec. 5.  Shares of stock and certificates of such corporation may be held and owned by chartered or incorporated bodies of Knights of Pythias. History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10475 ;-- CL 1929, 10678 ;-- CL 1948, 457.365
MI Comp L § 457.366 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations|Act 85 of 1905 - Knights of Pythias Associations (457.361 - 457.371)|Section 457.366 - Shares of Stock; By-Laws.

457.366 Shares of stock; by-laws. Sec. 6.  Every such corporation shall have full power and authority to provide by its by-laws for the issuing of its certificates and shares of stock and for the manner in which said shares of stock shall be held and represented. History: 1905, Act 85, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1905 ;-- CL 1915, 10476 ;-- CL 1929, 10679 ;-- CL 1948, 457.366