Utah Code Title 31A. Insurance Code § 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.

(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.