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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.21 - St. Andrew's Societies; Incorporators.

457.21 St. Andrew's societies; incorporators.
Sec. 1.
That any number of persons of Scottish birth, who may now or hereafter be residents of this state, or the descendants of such persons in the first or second degree, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1877, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4527 ;-- CL 1897, 7811 ;-- CL 1915, 10247 ;-- CL 1929, 10537 ;-- CL 1948, 457.21
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.22 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.22 Articles of association; execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state, being of Scottish birth or their descendants as aforesaid, desiring to become incorporated, 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 persons associating and their places of residence;
Second, The location of the association of which they are members;
Third, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law: Provided, That each association incorporated under this act shall be known as "The St. Andrew's Society of (the name of the city or township where such association is located, and if more than 1 association is located in the same city or township the same shall be designated by numbers);
Fourth, The object and purpose of such association, shall be to provide for and relieve poor natives of Scotland and children and grand-children of natives of Scotland.
The period for which such association shall be incorporated shall not exceed 30 years.
History:
1877, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4528 ;-- CL 1897, 7812 ;-- CL 1915, 10248 ;-- CL 1929, 10538 ;-- CL 1948, 457.22
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.23 - Filing Copy of Articles of Association With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.23 Filing copy of articles of association with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers; 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 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 law, capable of suing and being sued, and they and their successors 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 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.
History:
1877, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4529 ;-- CL 1897, 7813 ;-- CL 1915, 10249 ;-- CL 1929, 10539 ;-- CL 1948, 457.23 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 120, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.24 - Property; Holding, Disposition.

457.24 Property; holding, disposition.
Sec. 4.
Every corporation formed in pursuance of this act shall be capable in its corporate name of purchasing, taking, receiving, holding, and enjoying to itself estates both real and personal: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of 100,000 dollars, and that they and their successors shall have full authority and power to give, grant, sell, mortgage, lease, devise, and dispose of said real and personal estate or any part thereof, and other estates, real and personal, may acquire instead thereof at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes set forth in section 2.
History:
1877, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4530 ;-- CL 1897, 7814 ;-- CL 1915, 10250 ;-- CL 1929, 10540 ;-- CL 1948, 457.24
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.25 - By-Laws and Rules; Officers, Powers.

457.25 By-laws and rules; officers, powers.
Sec. 5.
Said corporations shall have full power and authority to make and establish rules, regulations, and by-laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporations, not contrary to the laws of this state and the United States, and to designate, elect, or appoint, from among their number such officers under such names and styles as shall be in accordance with the constitution and charter of such society, who shall have the supervision, control, and management of the affairs of said corporations.
History:
1877, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4531 ;-- CL 1897, 7815 ;-- CL 1915, 10251 ;-- CL 1929, 10541 ;-- CL 1948, 457.25
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.26 - Erection of Buildings; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares.

457.26 Erection of buildings; capital stock, creation, shares.
Sec. 6.
Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifices, buildings, or halls as such corporation shall deem necessary, with convenient rooms for the meetings of said society, and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 60,000 dollars to be divided into shares of not more than 25 dollars each.
History:
1877, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4532 ;-- CL 1897, 7816 ;-- CL 1915, 10252 ;-- CL 1929, 10542 ;-- CL 1948, 457.26
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 41 of 1877 - St. Andrew's Societies (457.21 - 457.27) › Section 457.27 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.27 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 7.
All corporations formed under the provisions of this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 73 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 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1877 ;-- How. 4533 ;-- CL 1897, 7817 ;-- CL 1915, 10253 ;-- CL 1929, 10543 ;-- CL 1948, 457.27
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 73, referred to in this section, which have not been repealed or reenacted, see MCL 450.504 et seq.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.31 - St. Patrick's Societies; Incorporators.

457.31 St. Patrick's societies; incorporators.
Sec. 1.
That any number of persons of Irish birth or extraction, who may now or hereafter be residents of this state, or the descendants of such persons, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4513 ;-- CL 1897, 7818 ;-- CL 1915, 10254 ;-- CL 1929, 10544 ;-- CL 1948, 457.31
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.32 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.32 Articles of association; execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state, being of Irish birth, or their descendants as aforesaid, desiring to become incorporated, 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, and their place of residence;
Second, The location of the association of which they are members;
Third, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law: Provided, That each association incorporated under this act shall be known as "The Society of St. Patrick" of (the name of the city, village, or township where such association is located, and if more than 1 such association is located in the same city, village, or township, the same shall be designated by number);
Fourth, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to provide for the relief of distressed members and their families, the visitation of the sick, the burial of the dead, and to aid and assist the widows and orphans of deceased members. The period for which such association shall be incorporated shall not exceed 30 years.
History:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4514 ;-- CL 1897, 7819 ;-- CL 1915, 10255 ;-- CL 1929, 10545 ;-- CL 1948, 457.32
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.33 - Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Associates and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.33 Filing copy of articles with department of commerce; associates and successors as body politic and corporate; powers; 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 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 of suing and being sued, and they and their successors may have a common seal, and the same may change and alter 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 where said record is kept, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation.
History:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4515 ;-- CL 1897, 7820 ;-- CL 1915, 10256 ;-- CL 1929, 10546 ;-- CL 1948, 457.33 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 76, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.34 - Property; Holding, Disposition.

457.34 Property; holding, disposition.
Sec. 4.
Every corporation formed in pursuance of this act shall be capable in its corporate name of purchasing, taking, receiving, holding to itself and enjoying estates both real and personal: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of 100,000 dollars, and that they and their successors shall have full authority and power to give, grant, sell, mortgage, lease, devise, and dispose of said real and personal estate, or part thereof, and other estate, real and personal, may acquire instead thereof, at their will and pleasure; and the proceeds shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes set forth in section 2.
History:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4516 ;-- CL 1897, 7821 ;-- CL 1915, 10257 ;-- CL 1929, 10547 ;-- CL 1948, 457.34
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.35 - By-Laws and Rules; Officers, Powers.

457.35 By-laws and rules; officers, powers.
Sec. 5.
Said corporations shall have full force and authority to make and establish rules, regulations, and by-laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation, not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, and to designate, elect, or appoint, from among their number such officers, under such names and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution or charter of said society, who shall have the supervision or control and management of the affairs of said corporations.
History:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4517 ;-- CL 1897, 7822 ;-- CL 1915, 10258 ;-- CL 1929, 10548 ;-- CL 1948, 457.35
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.36 - Erection of Buildings; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares.

457.36 Erection of buildings; capital stock, creation, shares.
Sec. 6.
Any corporations formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifices, buildings, or halls as such corporations shall deem necessary, with convenient rooms for the meeting of said society, and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 60,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 25 dollars each.
History:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4518 ;-- CL 1897, 7823 ;-- CL 1915, 10259 ;-- CL 1929, 10549 ;-- CL 1948, 457.36
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 53 of 1875 - Societies of St. Patrick (457.31 - 457.37) › Section 457.37 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.37 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 7.
All corporations formed under the provisions of this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 73 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:
1875, Act 53, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4519 ;-- CL 1897, 7824 ;-- CL 1915, 10260 ;-- CL 1929, 10550 ;-- CL 1948, 457.37
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 73, referred to in this section, which have not been repealed or reenacted, see MCL 450.504 et seq.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.41 - Ancient Order of Hibernians; Incorporation.

457.41 Ancient Order of Hibernians; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That state conventions and subordinate divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of the state of Michigan may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4534 ;-- CL 1897, 7825 ;-- CL 1915, 10261 ;-- CL 1929, 10551 ;-- CL 1948, 457.41
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.42 - State Convention; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.42 State convention; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 5 or more persons, residents of this state and being members of the [a] state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of the state of Michigan, desirous to become incorporated, may with the consent of such convention, 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, and their place 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 society known as the "Ancient Order of Hibernians," and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4535 ;-- CL 1897, 7826 ;-- CL 1915, 10262 ;-- CL 1929, 10552 ;-- CL 1948, 457.42
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.43 - Articles; Filing; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.43 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 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 they and their successors may have a common seal which may be changed and altered at their pleasure, provided that the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of 100,000 dollars, and that they may and their successors shall have authority and power to give, grant, sell, lease, mortgage and dispose of said real and personal estate or any part thereof at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds thereof, rents and incomes therefrom, shall be devoted exclusively to the humane and benevolent purposes of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of the state of Michigan.
History:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4536 ;-- CL 1897, 7827 ;-- CL 1915, 10263 ;-- CL 1929, 10553 ;-- CL 1948, 457.43
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.44 - By-Laws and Rules; Officers.

457.44 By-laws and rules; officers.
Sec. 4.
Said corporation shall have full power and authority to make and establish rules, regulations and by-laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation, according to the laws of this state and 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 said order.
History:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4537 ;-- CL 1897, 7828 ;-- CL 1915, 10264 ;-- CL 1929, 10554 ;-- CL 1948, 457.44
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.45 - Articles; Certified Copy as Evidence.

457.45 Articles; certified copy as evidence.
Sec. 5.
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:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4538 ;-- CL 1897, 7829 ;-- CL 1915, 10265 ;-- CL 1929, 10555 ;-- CL 1948, 457.45
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.46 - Subordinate Divisions; Chartering; Existing Divisions; Regulation.

457.46 Subordinate divisions; chartering; existing divisions; regulation.
Sec. 6.
Such corporation when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter subordinate divisions within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute and establish such constitution, general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations as the state convention shall judge proper for the regulations and government of such subordinate division, not repugnant to the laws of this state: Provided, That the existing subordinate divisions heretofore duly chartered by the state convention, shall be subject to the control of the state conventions under this act as heretofore, and in the same manner and to the same extent as those that may be hereafter instituted and chartered under this act: Provided further, That in case the corporation or persons associating in the first instance, shall by death, resignation or for other causes, under the rules of the state convention become ineligible to act in such capacity, their successors may from time to time be appointed by the state division.
History:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4539 ;-- CL 1897, 7830 ;-- CL 1915, 10266 ;-- CL 1929, 10556 ;-- CL 1948, 457.46
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.47 - Subordinate Divisions; Incorporation; Body Corporate; Powers; Certified Copy of Articles as Evidence.

457.47 Subordinate divisions; incorporation; body corporate; powers; certified copy of articles as evidence.
Sec. 7.
Any 5 or more persons resident of this state, being members of a subordinate division of the "Ancient Order of Hibernians," having been duly chartered by the state convention 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 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 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 that said corporation shall be limited to the powers and provisions of section 3 of this act regarding real and personal estate and the proceeds thereof under the rules and regulations of the state convention, 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:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4540 ;-- CL 1897, 7831 ;-- CL 1915, 10267 ;-- CL 1929, 10557 ;-- CL 1948, 457.47
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 84 of 1879 - Ancient Order of Hibernians (457.41 - 457.48) › Section 457.48 - Business Office; Change of Location.

457.48 Business office; change of location.
Sec. 8.
The location of the business office of the state convention 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, and any subordinate division may change the location of its business office upon filing a like notice in the office of the clerk of the county where such corporation is organized.
History:
1879, Act 84, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1879 ;-- How. 4541 ;-- CL 1897, 7832 ;-- CL 1915, 10268 ;-- CL 1929, 10558 ;-- CL 1948, 457.48
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.51 - Loyal Orange Institution, Incorporation.

457.51 Loyal Orange Institution, incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That the grand, district and subordinate lodges of the Loyal Orange Institution of the state of Michigan, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7833 ;-- CL 1915, 10269 ;-- CL 1929, 10559 ;-- CL 1948, 457.51
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.52 - Grand Lodge; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.52 Grand lodge; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
The 5 principal officers or in lieu thereof any 5 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of the grand lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution of the state of Michigan, duly chartered as such by the supreme grand Orange lodge of the United States, desiring to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association, under their hands and seal which said articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer of the state having authority to take acknowledgment of deeds, and shall set forth:
First, The names of 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 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 Loyal Orange Institution, and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7834 ;-- CL 1915, 10270 ;-- CL 1929, 10560 ;-- CL 1948, 457.52
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.53 - Grand Lodge; Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Associates and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Power and Authority.

457.53 Grand lodge; filing copy of articles with department of commerce; associates and successors as body politic and corporate; power and authority.
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 they and their successors may have a common seal, which may be changed and altered at their pleasure, provided that the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of $100,000.00 and that 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 incomes shall be devoted exclusively to such charitable and benevolent purposes of the Loyal Orange Institution as shall best promote the welfare and the membership and the interests of the society, but such real and personal estate shall be subject to taxation for all purposes. Said corporation shall have the full power and authority to make and establish rules and regulations for the governing of all the affairs and business of said corporation, according to the laws of this state, and 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 grand lodge.
History:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7835 ;-- CL 1915, 10271 ;-- CL 1929, 10561 ;-- CL 1948, 457.53 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.54 - Grand Lodge; Certified Copy of Articles as Evidence; Subordinate Lodges, Institution; Existing Lodges; Regulation.

457.54 Grand lodge; certified copy of articles as evidence; subordinate lodges, institution; existing lodges; regulation.
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. Such corporation, when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter district and subordinate lodges within this state, and from time to time, to make, ordain, constitute and establish such constitution, general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations, as the grand lodge shall judge proper for the regulation and government of such district and subordinate lodges, not repugnant to the laws of this state: Provided, That the existing district and subordinate lodges heretofore duly chartered by the supreme grand lodge of the United States, approved by the state grand lodge, shall be subject to the control of said state grand lodge, under this act, as heretofore, and in the same manner and to the same extent as those that may be hereafter instituted and chartered under this act.
History:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7836 ;-- CL 1915, 10272 ;-- CL 1929, 10562 ;-- CL 1948, 457.54
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.55 - Subordinate Lodge; Incorporation; Making and Executing Articles of Association; Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Associates and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers; Limitations; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.55 Subordinate lodge; incorporation; making and executing articles of association; filing copy of articles with department of commerce; associates and successors as body politic and corporate; powers; limitations; evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 5.
The 5 principal officers, or in lieu thereof any 5 or more persons, residents of this state being members of a district or subordinate lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution, having been duly chartered by the supreme grand lodge of the United States and approved by the grand lodge of this state, 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 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 the 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 a 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 of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation: Provided, Said corporation shall be limited to the powers and provisions of section 3 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:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7837 ;-- CL 1915, 10273 ;-- CL 1929, 10563 ;-- CL 1948, 457.55 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.56 - Erection of Buildings; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares; Cemetery or Crematorium, Purchase, Rules and Regulations.

457.56 Erection of buildings; capital stock, creation, shares; cemetery or crematorium, purchase, rules and regulations.
Sec. 6.
Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act, may erect and own such suitable edifice, buildings or hall as to such corporation may seem proper, with convenient rooms for the meetings of the Loyal Orange Institution; and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 100,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 25 dollars each: Provided, That said corporation shall have the right and privilege of purchasing said stock in case of sale or transfer of the same by any of its members: And provided further, That none of said stock shall be sold or transferred to any person or persons who are not members in good standing of the Loyal Orange Institution of this state; 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 or crematorium and may make all lawful rules and regulations for the disposition of lots and the disposal of its dead, as to such corporation may seem proper.
History:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7838 ;-- CL 1915, 10274 ;-- CL 1929, 10564 ;-- CL 1948, 457.56
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.57 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.57 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 7.
All corporations formed under this act, shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 73, 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:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7839 ;-- CL 1915, 10275 ;-- CL 1929, 10565 ;-- CL 1948, 457.57
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 73, referred to in this section, which have not been repealed or reenacted, see MCL 450.504 et seq.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 55 of 1895 - Loyal Orange Institution (457.51 - 457.58) › Section 457.58 - Changing Location of Business Office; Filing Written Notice of Change With Department of Commerce.

457.58 Changing location of business office; filing written notice of change with department of commerce.
Sec. 8.
The location of the business office of the grand lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution, may be changed at any time, upon filing a written notice of such change with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce within 20 days from the time of the change of such location.
History:
1895, Act 55, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7840 ;-- CL 1915, 10276 ;-- CL 1929, 10566 ;-- CL 1948, 457.58 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 77, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 99 of 1871 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies (457.61 - 457.66) › Section 457.61 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies; Incorporators; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.61 St. Jean Baptiste societies; incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 1.
That whenever any 10 or more persons, residents of any county in this state, and being members of any St. Jean Baptiste society already formed, or any 10 or more persons, residents of any county in this state, desirous of forming such a society, desire to become incorporated, 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, and their places of residence;
Second. The corporate name of the association, and the place where its meetings shall be held;
Third. The object and purpose of the association, which may be charitable, benevolent, or literary, or any 2, or all of these combined; and also the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1871, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3125 ;-- How. 4604 ;-- CL 1897, 7849 ;-- CL 1915, 10285 ;-- CL 1929, 10567 ;-- CL 1948, 457.61
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 99 of 1871 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies (457.61 - 457.66) › Section 457.62 - French as Official Language.

457.62 French as official language.
Sec. 2.
The French language may be adopted as the official language of such societies, and all records and proceedings may be kept, and all meetings held in that language, and translations of any of the documents belonging to such societies duly authenticated as correct translations of such documents, or of the original documents translated from the French into the English language, shall be received whenever necessary in all courts of law within this state.
History:
1871, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3126 ;-- How. 4605 ;-- CL 1897, 7850 ;-- CL 1915, 10286 ;-- CL 1929, 10568 ;-- CL 1948, 457.62
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 99 of 1871 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies (457.61 - 457.66) › Section 457.63 - Filing Copy of Articles of Association, Constitution, and Bylaws With Department of Commerce; Signers and Successors as Body Corporate and Politic; Powers, Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.63 Filing copy of articles of association, constitution, and bylaws with department of commerce; signers and successors as body corporate and politic; powers, evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 3.
A copy of said articles of association together with a copy of the constitution and bylaws of the association of which the persons executing said articles are members, duly translated into the English language and properly authenticated as a correct translation of the same, from the French into the English language, and duly sworn to and acknowledged as such, by the person translating the same, before some officer of this state having authority to take acknowledgments of deeds whenever said articles of association and the bylaws have been or shall be originally written in the French language, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce and thereupon the persons who have signed said articles of association and their successors, shall be a body corporate and politic, and known in law and in fact 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 law capable of suing and being sued, and they and their successors may have a common seal and may alter and change the same at pleasure, and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the corporations bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence of the due existence and incorporation of such association in all courts within this state.
History:
1871, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3127 ;-- How. 4606 ;-- CL 1897, 7851 ;-- CL 1915, 10287 ;-- CL 1929, 10569 ;-- CL 1948, 457.63 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 78, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 99 of 1871 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies (457.61 - 457.66) › Section 457.64 - Directors; Powers; Ex-Officio Members.

457.64 Directors; powers; ex-officio members.
Sec. 4.
The management and direction of the interests, affairs, and property of such association shall be vested in a board of directors of not less than 5, nor more than 20, of whom the officers of such association shall be ex-officio members of said board.
History:
1871, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3128 ;-- How. 4607 ;-- CL 1897, 7852 ;-- CL 1915, 10288 ;-- CL 1929, 10570 ;-- CL 1948, 457.64
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 99 of 1871 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies (457.61 - 457.66) › Section 457.65 - Officers; Election.

457.65 Officers; election.
Sec. 5.
Every such association shall have full power and authority, by its by-laws or otherwise, from time to time to designate and elect from among its members such officers of such association as it may see fit under such name and style as may be in accordance with its constitution.
History:
1871, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3129 ;-- How. 4608 ;-- CL 1897, 7853 ;-- CL 1915, 10289 ;-- CL 1929, 10571 ;-- CL 1948, 457.65
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 99 of 1871 - St. Jean Baptiste Societies (457.61 - 457.66) › Section 457.66 - State Society; Incorporation; Filing Copy of Articles, Constitution, and Bylaws With Department of Commerce; Powers and Duties; Object and Purpose.

457.66 State society; incorporation; filing copy of articles, constitution, and bylaws with department of commerce; powers and duties; object and purpose.
Sec. 6.
Any number of members, not less than 10, belonging to 1 or more such associations as is provided for in the foregoing sections, after becoming incorporated themselves, may proceed in like manner to form a state society of St. Jean Baptiste, in the manner, as near as may be, hereinbefore provided for the incorporation of associations by residents of counties, but shall in addition thereto file a copy of its articles of association, its constitution and bylaws with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and such state association shall have such powers as may be granted to it, and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed for it by the county associations taking part in its organization; And provided, That its object and purpose shall be in accordance with the provisions of this act establishing county associations of St. Jean Baptiste: And provided further, That the county associations taking part in its organization may endow it with all requisite powers of superior jurisdiction, and the power of organizing new societies of St. Jean Baptiste, as from time to time it may deem necessary or proper.
History:
1871, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1871 ;-- CL 1871, 3130 ;-- How. 4609 ;-- CL 1897, 7854 ;-- CL 1915, 10290 ;-- CL 1929, 10572 ;-- CL 1948, 457.66 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 78, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79) › Section 457.71 - French Canadian Society; Incorporation.

457.71 French Canadian Society; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That The Union of the French Canadian Society of the United States may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7855 ;-- CL 1915, 10291 ;-- CL 1929, 10573 ;-- CL 1948, 457.71
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 159 of 1893 - French Canadian Society (457.71 - 457.79) › Section 457.72 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.72 Articles of association; execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons residents of this state, being members of any French Canadian society of the state of Michigan, desirous to be incorporated may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seal, 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 the association shall be known which shall be The Union of the French Canadian Society of the United States, the place of its principal business office, and period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years;
Third, The object and purpose of the association, which shall be to unite all the French Canadian societies organized or to be organized hereafter, to promote the general welfare, to improve the mental, social, and moral condition of the members of the union, and to provide for the relief of the families and heirs of deceased members of the union, but neither such purpose nor the condition of membership in said association shall include any requirement from the members to discriminate against any person in respect to civil rights because of religious belief or affiliation.
History:
1893, Act 159, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7856 ;-- CL 1915, 10292 ;-- CL 1929, 10574 ;-- CL 1948, 457.72
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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