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2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 9 of 1885 - Sons of Industry (457.171 - 457.176) › Section 457.175 - Grand and Subordinate Lodges, Chartering; Existing Lodges, Regulation.

457.175 Grand and subordinate lodges, chartering; existing lodges, regulation.
Sec. 5.
Such corporation, when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter grand and subordinate lodges of said order, 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 grand or subordinate lodge, 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 such grand or subordinate lodges: Provided, That the existing subordinate lodges, heretofore duly chartered by the supreme lodge, shall be subject to the control of the supreme 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:
1885, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 1885 ;-- How. 4577v ;-- CL 1897, 7878 ;-- CL 1915, 10315 ;-- CL 1929, 10597 ;-- CL 1948, 457.175
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 9 of 1885 - Sons of Industry (457.171 - 457.176) › Section 457.176 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.176 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 6.
All corporations formed under this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, 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:
1885, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 4, 1885 ;-- How. 4577w ;-- CL 1897, 7879 ;-- CL 1915, 10316 ;-- CL 1929, 10598 ;-- CL 1948, 457.176
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 130, 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 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.201 - Masonic Lodges; Incorporation.

457.201 Masonic lodges; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That any chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and any chartered lodge of the order of Free and Accepted Masons, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- CL 1871, 3217 ;-- How. 4472 ;-- CL 1897, 7961 ;-- CL 1915, 10398 ;-- CL 1929, 10599 ;-- CL 1948, 457.201
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.202 - Incorporators; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.202 Incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more residents of this state being members either of any commandery of Knights, Templars, council, chapter of Royal Arch Masons or of any chartered lodge of the order of Free and Accepted Masons or being members of any such commandery, council, chapter or lodge who shall be desirous 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 in the first instance, and their place of residence;
Second, The name and location of the lodge of which they are members; or the name and location of the commandery, council or chapter of which they are members; and in case it is the intention to incorporate a lodge and chapter together, the names of both such lodge and chapter shall be stated or given;
Third, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law;
Fourth, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to promote the general welfare of the Masonic fraternity, and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 141, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 3218 ;-- How. 4473 ;-- CL 1897, 7962 ;-- CL 1915, 10399 ;-- CL 1929, 10600 ;-- CL 1948, 457.202
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.203 - Filing Copy of Articles and Charter With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate.

457.203 Filing copy of articles and charter with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate.
Sec. 3.
A copy of said articles of association, together with a copy of the charter of the lodge or chapter, of which the persons executing said articles are members, or in case a lodge and chapter are to be incorporated together, a copy of the charters of both such lodge and chapter of which such persons are members of 1 or both, 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 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:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 141, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 3219 ;-- How. 4474 ;-- CL 1897, 7963 ;-- CL 1915, 10400 ;-- CL 1929, 10601 ;-- CL 1948, 457.203 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 94, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.204 - Erection of Buildings; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares; Property, Holding and Disposition; Cemetery.

457.204 Erection of buildings; capital stock, creation, shares; property, holding and disposition; cemetery.
Sec. 4.
Every corporation formed in pursuance with 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 Masonic bodies, and for this purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 500,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 50 dollars each, and may take, 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; 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 make all lawful rules and regulations for the disposal of lots and the burial of the dead therein as to such corporation may seem proper.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 3220 ;-- How. 4475 ;-- Am. 1893, Act 33, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7964 ;-- CL 1915, 10401 ;-- CL 1929, 10602 ;-- CL 1948, 457.204
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.205 - Board of Trustees; Election, Quorum; Officers, Appointment, Duties.

457.205 Board of trustees; election, quorum; officers, appointment, duties.
Sec. 5.
The stockholders, each of whom shall be entitled to 1 vote for each share of stock held by him, may elect from their number a board of trustees of not less than 6 nor more than 15 members, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum, and the trustees shall appoint from their own number a president, secretary and treasurer, who shall perform the duties of their respective offices in accordance with the rules and regulations which may be prescribed by the board of trustees.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 3221 ;-- How. 4476 ;-- Am. 1893, Act 33, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 7965 ;-- CL 1915, 10402 ;-- CL 1929, 10603 ;-- CL 1948, 457.205
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.206 - Board of Trustees; Powers.

457.206 Board of trustees; powers.
Sec. 6.
The management and direction of the interests, affairs and property of such corporation shall be vested in said board of trustees, and said board shall make all needful rules, ordinances and by-laws, regulating the transaction of the business and management of the property, and all the affairs, concerns and interests of such corporation, and providing for the time and manner of electing the officers and trustees of the corporation, and the length of the terms of office of the trustees, a part of whom, after the first election, shall be chosen annually: Provided, That such rules, ordinances and by-laws, shall not be repugnant to the constitution and laws of the grand lodge of the order of Free Masons of the state of Michigan, and the constitution and laws of the United States and this state.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- CL 1871, 3222 ;-- How. 4477 ;-- CL 1897, 7966 ;-- CL 1915, 10403 ;-- CL 1929, 10604 ;-- CL 1948, 457.206
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.207 - By-Laws and Rules; Powers of Trustees.

457.207 By-laws and rules; powers of trustees.
Sec. 7.
Every corporation organized under and in pursuance of this act, shall have full power and authority to provide by its by-laws, from time to time, for the election from its members of such other officers of the corporation, under and by such name and style as shall be in accordance with its Masonic constitution; and instead of appointing a board of trustees to have the management and control of its property, interests and affairs, as provided in sections 5 and 6 of this act, may, if the corporation so choose, provide in its by-laws that the property, affairs and interests of the corporation shall be managed and controlled by such persons or officers of the corporation or in such manner as the corporation shall from time to time provide for that purpose in such by-laws; and the corporation may enact all such by-laws, rules and regulations as may be necessary for its government, and for the care and management of its property, affairs and interests, and to carry into effect the powers and privileges in this act granted, and may alter and amend the same at pleasure: Provided, That in all cases where such corporation shall choose to appoint a board of trustees to have the management of its property and affairs such board shall have the powers and the management and direction of the interests and property of the corporation, as provided in said sections 5 and 6 of this act.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 3223 ;-- How. 4478 ;-- CL 1897, 7967 ;-- CL 1915, 10404 ;-- CL 1929, 10605 ;-- CL 1948, 457.207
Compiler's Notes:
The phrase “if the corporation so choose,” evidently should read “if the corporation so chooses,”.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.208 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.208 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 8.
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:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- Am. 1867, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- Am. 1869, Act 61, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1869 ;-- CL 1871, 3224 ;-- How. 4479 ;-- CL 1897, 7968 ;-- CL 1915, 10405 ;-- CL 1929, 10606 ;-- CL 1948, 457.208
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 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.209 - Effective Date of Act.

457.209 Effective date of act.
Sec. 9.
This act shall take immediate effect.
History:
1865, Act 145, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1865 ;-- CL 1871, 3224 ;-- CL 1915, 10406 ;-- CL 1929, 10607 ;-- CL 1948, 457.209
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 145 of 1865 - Masonic Lodges (457.201 - 457.210) › Section 457.210 - Incorporated Lodge or Chapter; Surrender of Corporate Rights, Powers, and Liabilities; Effect; Reincorporation.

457.210 Incorporated lodge or chapter; surrender of corporate rights, powers, and liabilities; effect; reincorporation.
Sec. 10.
Any lodge or chapter which shall have been incorporated before this act as amended takes effect as a law, may by a vote of the members of such lodge or chapter at any regular meeting thereof surrender their corporate rights, powers and liabilities; but such surrender shall not in any manner affect any suits which may be pending, or any action or causes of action accrued or accruing or any rights which any person may have acquired by virtue of such incorporation; but before such surrender shall be valid, a certificate of the proper officer under the seal of such lodge or chapter shall be filed in the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce certifying that such lodge or chapter has voted to surrender its corporate rights and any such lodge or chapter having so surrendered its corporate rights may be again incorporated in conformity with this act as hereby amended.
History:
Add. 1867, Act 141, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 3225 ;-- How. 4480 ;-- CL 1897, 7969 ;-- CL 1915, 10407 ;-- CL 1929, 10608 ;-- CL 1948, 457.210 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 94, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.221 - Masonic Associations; Incorporation.

457.221 Masonic associations; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That Masonic associations may be incorporated under the provisions of this act.
History:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7970 ;-- CL 1915, 10408 ;-- CL 1929, 10609 ;-- CL 1948, 457.221
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.222 - Articles of Association; Execution, Contents.

457.222 Articles of association; execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more residents of this state, who are members of any chartered body, or of different chartered bodies of the order of Free and Accepted Masons, 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 acknowledgment 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 Masonic body or bodies to which they severally belong.
Second, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law.
Third, The purpose of the association, which shall be to provide a building or buildings to be used for Masonic purposes, and the period for which such association is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7971 ;-- CL 1915, 10409 ;-- CL 1929, 10610 ;-- CL 1948, 457.222
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.223 - Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Corporate; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.223 Filing copy of articles 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:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7972 ;-- CL 1915, 10410 ;-- CL 1929, 10611 ;-- CL 1948, 457.223 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 95, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.224 - Property; Holding, Disposition; Erection of Buildings; Borrowing Power.

457.224 Property; holding, disposition; erection of buildings; borrowing power.
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, use and dispose of at pleasure; and may erect and own suitable building or buildings to be used in whole or in part for meetings of Masonic bodies and may borrow money and for that purpose may issue its bonds and mortgage its property to secure the payment of said bonds.
History:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7973 ;-- CL 1915, 10411 ;-- CL 1929, 10612 ;-- CL 1948, 457.224
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.225 - Certificates or Shares of Stock; Issuance.

457.225 Certificates or shares of stock; issuance.
Sec. 5.
Every such corporation shall have full power and authority to provide by its laws for the issuing of certificates or shares of stock and for the manner in which the same shall be held and represented.
History:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7974 ;-- CL 1915, 10412 ;-- CL 1929, 10613 ;-- CL 1948, 457.225
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.226 - Succession and By-Laws.

457.226 Succession and by-laws.
Sec. 6.
Every such corporation shall have power to provide by its by-laws for succession to its original membership and for new membership; and shall also have power to provide by its by-laws for election from its members of a board of trustees and to fix the number and term of office of such trustees; but such board shall not be less than 5 in number and such term of office shall not exceed 3 years.
History:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7975 ;-- CL 1915, 10413 ;-- CL 1929, 10614 ;-- CL 1948, 457.226
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.226a - Nonprofit Corporation as Manager of Other Corporations; Evidence; Trust Fund for Unknown Interests.

457.226a Nonprofit corporation as manager of other corporations; evidence; trust fund for unknown interests.
Sec. 6a.
Any nonprofit corporation which occupies and manages all of the assets and liabilities of any corporation organized under the provisions of this act and such nonprofit corporation is organized for and has carried out the same purposes as the corporation organized under this act, and has paid all taxes assessed against the property thereof, shall be deemed to be validly organized for the purposes of the original corporation and where such nonprofit corporation has maintained the possession of all known existing records and stock certificate records as well as all other property, real or personal, for a period of 10 years or more without express objection of known stockholders of record of the corporation organized under the provisions of this act and such nonprofit corporation has recognized the rights of the owners of stock certificates in the corporation organized under this act as one and the same as the rights of stockholders in the nonprofit corporation and upon such nonprofit corporation establishing a trust fund for the protection of any unknown interest in the corporation organized under this act, all of the rights, title and interest to all real or personal properties and records in the possession of such nonprofit corporation shall hereafter be vested in such nonprofit corporation.
History:
Add. 1956, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 5, 1956
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 1 of 1895 - Masonic Associations (457.221 - 457.227) › Section 457.227 - Board of Trustees, Powers; Officers, Appointment, Duties.

457.227 Board of trustees, powers; officers, appointment, duties.
Sec. 7.
The management and control of the business, affairs and property of such corporation shall be vested in said board of trustees, and said board shall have power to borrow any money and cause to be made and issued any bonds and mortgages authorized by section 4 of this act. Said trustees shall appoint from their own number a president, secretary and treasurer, who shall perform the duties of their respective offices in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the board of trustees.
History:
1895, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 15, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7976 ;-- CL 1915, 10414 ;-- CL 1929, 10615 ;-- CL 1948, 457.227
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 235 of 1849 - Free and Accepted Masons (457.231 - 457.236) › Section 457.231 - Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.231 Grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons; body corporate, powers.
Sec. 1.
The grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the state of Michigan; by that name and style are hereby incorporated and declared a body politic and corporate in deed and law with succession, and shall be in law capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleded [impleaded], answering and being answered, defending and being defended in all courts and places whatsoever, in all manner of action, suits, complaints, matters, and causes whatsoever, and that they and their successors shall have a common seal, and may change and alter the same at their pleasure.
History:
1849, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 2, 1849 ;-- Am. 1871, Act 342, Eff. July 18, 1871 ;-- CL 1915, 10415 ;-- CL 1929, 10616 ;-- CL 1948, 457.231
Compiler's Notes:
This act does not appear in compilations before that of 1915.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 235 of 1849 - Free and Accepted Masons (457.231 - 457.236) › Section 457.232 - Officers; Board of Directors.

457.232 Officers; board of directors.
Sec. 2.
The officers of said corporation shall be: the grand master, deputy grand master, senior grand warden, junior grand warden, grand treasurer, and grand secretary, for the time being, and they shall constitute the board of directors of said corporation for the transaction of all business authorized by this act.
History:
1849, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 2, 1849 ;-- Am. 1869, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1869 ;-- Am. 1871, Act 342, Eff. July 18, 1871 ;-- CL 1915, 10416 ;-- CL 1929, 10617 ;-- CL 1948, 457.232
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 235 of 1849 - Free and Accepted Masons (457.231 - 457.236) › Section 457.233 - Governing Law.

457.233 Governing law.
Sec. 3.
This act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 55 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, so far as the same may be applicable.
History:
1849, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 2, 1849 ;-- CL 1915, 10417 ;-- CL 1929, 10618 ;-- CL 1948, 457.233
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 55, referred to in this section, see MCL 450.504 et seq.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 235 of 1849 - Free and Accepted Masons (457.231 - 457.236) › Section 457.234 - Powers of Corporation; Property, Holding, Disposition.

457.234 Powers of corporation; property, holding, disposition.
Sec. 4.
Said corporation may, under the direction of the grand lodge when assembled, make all by-laws for its government, the government of all constituent lodges under its jurisdiction, the government of all institutions owned, established or maintained by it, and for the transaction of all business of the corporation. Said corporation may acquire, hold, sell and convey any real or personal estate for its own use or for the use of any institution owned, established or maintained by it. It may own, establish and maintain a home or homes for members of the order of Free and Accepted Masons and their dependent relatives. It may take, hold and convey such other property, real or personal, as may be conveyed, devised or bequeathed to it in trust for any Masonic use, purpose, organization or institution. When authorized by the board of directors, all real and personal estate may be conveyed by deed or bill of sale in the name of the corporation, executed and acknowledged as the act and deed of the corporation by the grand master for the time being, or by such other person as the board of directors may appoint for that purpose, with the seal of the grand lodge attached, and such conveyance so executed shall be valid and binding for all intents and purposes whatsoever: Provided, however, That all property, real or personal, conveyed, devised or bequeathed to said corporation in trust for any Masonic use, purpose, organization or institution shall be held by said corporation and used by it in accordance with the terms of the instrument by which the same is conveyed, devised or bequeathed.
History:
1849, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 2, 1849 ;-- Am. 1871, Act 342, Eff. July 18, 1871 ;-- Am. 1905, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Jan. 26, 1905 ;-- Am. 1911, Act 157, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 10418 ;-- CL 1929, 10619 ;-- Am. 1931, Act 10, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 457.234
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 235 of 1849 - Free and Accepted Masons (457.231 - 457.236) › Section 457.235 - Powers of Corporation as Trustee for Subordinate Lodges.

457.235 Powers of corporation as trustee for subordinate lodges.
Sec. 5.
Said corporation may hold real and personal estate of subordinate lodges in trust for the use of such subordinate lodges, and do all acts and things in law relating thereto as trustees, and may convey the same as above, under the direction of such subordinate lodge and the rules, regulations, and by-laws of the grand lodge in relation thereto.
History:
1849, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 2, 1849 ;-- Am. 1871, Act 342, Eff. July 18, 1871 ;-- CL 1915, 10419 ;-- CL 1929, 10620 ;-- CL 1948, 457.235
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 235 of 1849 - Free and Accepted Masons (457.231 - 457.236) › Section 457.236 - Amendment or Repeal of Act.

457.236 Amendment or repeal of act.
Sec. 6.
The legislature may at any time alter, amend, or repeal this act.
History:
1849, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 2, 1849 ;-- CL 1915, 10420 ;-- CL 1929, 10621 ;-- CL 1948, 457.236
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 48 of 1895 - Royal Arch Masons (457.241 - 457.243) › Section 457.241 - Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; Incorporation; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.241 Grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons; incorporation; body corporate, powers.
Sec. 1.
That the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Michigan, by that name and style, is hereby incorporated and declared a body politic and corporate in deed and law, capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, answering and being answered, defending and being defended, in all courts and places whatsoever, in all manner of action, suits, complaints, matters and causes whatsoever, and shall have a common seal which it may change at pleasure.
History:
1895, Act 48, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 7977 ;-- CL 1915, 10421 ;-- CL 1929, 10622 ;-- CL 1948, 457.241