§ 31A-9-102. Scope and purposes.

(1) (a) This chapter applies to all fraternals organized under the laws of this state. (b) Except as expressly provided in this chapter and in Section 31A-14-210, this chapter does not apply to nondomestic fraternals. (2) The purposes of this chapter include: (a) providing a complete, self-contained procedure for the formation of fraternals; (b) assuring the solidity of fraternals by providing an organizational framework to facilitate sound management, operation, and regulation; (c) strengthening internal fraternal democracy through member participation; and (d) encouraging the fulfillment of the special purposes of fraternals.