(1) A society shall specify in its laws or rules:
(a)  Eligibility standards for each and every class of membership, provided that if benefits are provided on the lives of children, the minimum age for adult membership shall be set at not less than age fifteen (15) years and not greater than age twenty-one (21) years;
(b)  The process for admission to membership for each membership class; and
(c)  The rights and privileges of each membership class, provided that only benefit members shall have the right to vote on the management of the insurance affairs of the society.
(2)  A society may also admit social members who shall have no voice or vote in the management of the insurance affairs of the society.

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 41-3206

  • Laws: shall mean the society’s articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated. See Idaho Code 41-3204
  • Rules: shall mean all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are intended to have general application to the members of the society. See Idaho Code 41-3204
  • Society: shall mean fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Idaho Code 41-3204
(3)  Membership rights in the society are personal to the member and are not assignable.