KRS 304.29-111: Amendment to laws.

(1) A domestic society may amend its laws in accordance with the provisions thereof by

action of its supreme governing body at any regular or special meeting or, if its laws

so provide, by referendum. The referendum may be held in accordance with the

provisions of its laws by the vote of the voting members of the society, by the vote

of delegates or representatives of voting members, or by the vote of local lodges. A

society may provide for voting by mail. No amendment submitted for adoption by

referendum shall be adopted unless, within six (6) months from the date of

submission, a majority of the members voting shall have signified their consent to

the amendment by one (1) of the methods herein specified.

(2) No amendment to the laws of any domestic society shall take effect unless approved

by the commissioner, who shall approve the amendment if he or she finds that it has

been duly adopted and is not inconsistent with any requirement of the laws of this

state or with the character, objects, and purposes of the society. Unless the

commissioner shall disapprove any amendment within sixty (60) days after the

filing, the amendment shall be considered approved. The approval or disapproval of

the commissioner shall be in writing and mailed to the secretary or correspo nding

officer of the society at its principal office. In case the commissioner disapproves

the amendment, the reasons therefor shall be stated in the written notice.

(3) Within ninety (90) days from the approval by the commissioner, all amendments, or

a synopsis, shall be furnished to all members of the society, either by mail or by

publication in full in the official publication of the society. The affidavit of any

officer of the society or of anyone authorized by it to mail any amendments or

synopsis, stating facts which show that same have been duly addressed and mailed,

shall be prima facie evidence that the amendments or synopsis, have been furnished

the addressee.

(4) Every foreign or alien society authorized to do business in this state shall file wit h

the commissioner a duly certified copy of all amendments of, or additions to, its

laws within ninety (90) days after the enactment of same.

(5) Printed copies of the laws as amended, certified by the secretary or corresponding

officer of the society, shall be prima facie evidence of the legal adoption thereof.