                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LODGE SYSTEM (§ 38.2-4101)

A. A society is operating on the lodge system if it has a supreme governing body
and subordinate lodges into which members are elected, initiated or admitted in
accordance with its laws, rules and rituals. Subordinate lodges shall be
required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once each
month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.

B. A society may, at its option, organize and operate lodges for children under
the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges
shall not be required of such children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in
the management of the society.

HISTORY: Code 1950, §§ 38-255, 38.1-570; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-638.2; 1968, c.
654; 1986, c. 562.