33-7-110. Qualification for membership. (1) A society shall specify in its laws or rules:

Terms Used In Montana Code 33-7-110

  • Laws: means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, constitution, and bylaws. See Montana Code 33-7-108
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
  • Rules: means all rules, regulations, or resolutions that are adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors and that are intended to have general application to the members of the society. See Montana Code 33-7-108
  • Society: means a fraternal benefit society described in 33-7-105. See Montana Code 33-7-108

(a)eligibility standards for each class of membership. However, if benefits are provided on the lives of children, the minimum age for adult membership must be set at not less than 15 years of age and not more than 21 years of age.

(b)the process for admission to each membership class; and

(c)the rights and privileges of each membership class. However, only benefit members may vote on the management of the insurance affairs of the society.

(2)A society may admit social members who have no voice or vote in the management of the insurance affairs of the society.

(3)Membership rights in the society are personal to the member and are not assignable.