Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 457. Fraternal Associations § 457.634

Sec. 4. Such association, when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter subordinate commanderies of said order within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute such general laws, by-laws and regulations for the government of such subordinate commanderies not repugnant to law or to the constitution or regulations of the supreme commandery as to them shall seem proper and necessary; and in the case of the violation or non-compliance with such general laws, by-laws and regulations, to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate commandery: Provided, That the existing subordinate commanderies heretofore duly instituted and chartered by the supreme commandery shall be subject to the control of said supreme commandery under this act as heretofore, and in the same manner and to the same extent as those that may be hereafter instituted and chartered under this act.