A domestic society may consolidate or merge with any other society by complying with the provisions of this section.

It shall file with the superintendent:

1. 1. A certified copy of the written contract containing in full the terms and conditions of the consolidation or merger;

   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

2. 2. A sworn statement by the president and secretary or corresponding officers of each society showing the financial condition thereof on a date fixed by the superintendent but not earlier than December 31, next preceding the date of the contract;

   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW); PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]

3. 3. A certificate of such officers, duly verified by their respective oaths, that the consolidation or merger has been approved by a 2/3 vote of the supreme legislative or governing body of each society; and

   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

4. 4. Evidence that at least 60 days prior to the action of the supreme legislative or governing body of each society, the text of the contract has been furnished to all members of each society either by mail or by publication in full in the official organ of each society.

   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §325 (COR).