Structure and Purpose

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Structure and Purpose.” It is part of Chapter 41 “Fraternal Benefit Societies”, which is part of Title 38.2 “Insurance”. It contains 5 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 5 sections.

§ 38.2-4100 Fraternal benefit societies
§ 38.2-4101 Lodge system
§ 38.2-4102 Representative form of government
§ 38.2-4103 Definitions
§ 38.2-4104 Purposes and powers