KRS 304.29-021: Lodge system, defined.

(1) A society shall be deemed to be 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 ritual. Subordinate lodges shall be

required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once in each

month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.

(2) 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 the children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the

management of the society.