Section 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.Enacted by Chapter 242, 1985 General Session