No. 39. Objections From Non-Members

Decision: That while objections to a candidate by a brother Mason of another lodge than that in which the candidate has received a clear ballot, though having no legal force, should be entitled to moral weight, and that for the good name of Masonry, and to guard against the reception of unworthy material the Master should give due heed to any statements bearing on the case, if in his judgment they are worthy of serious consideration.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.21. May 20, 1889. (Ackley, GM)

Amended November 16, 1996.

No. 40. Rejection And Demits

Decision: That a brother holding a demit, and applying to a lodge for membership one day previous to the expiration of a year from the time of receiving the demit, but being rejected, is in the same status as at the moment of receiving the demit, and is entitled to such rights as appertain to an unaffiliated Mason for one year from the date of his application.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.28. May 20, 1889. (Ackley, GM)

No. 41. Restrictions For Unaffiliated Masons

Decision: That a Mason, holding a demit, may apply for membership to any lodge, without regard to the question of jurisdiction.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.28. May 20, 1889. (Ackley, GM)

No. 42. Restoration Following Expulsion

Decision: That a Mason who has been expelled by a lodge, cannot be restored except by the lodge which expelled him. That he must apply to the lodge which expelled him, and that, after a careful investigation by a committee appointed for that purpose as to his life and habits, both at present and during the time since his expulsion, the lodge could, by a unanimous ballot, restore him to the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, and that such restoration must be sanctioned by this Grand Lodge before it could be valid. After such restoration by his lodge, confirmed by the Grand Lodge, he would then be in good standing as an unaffiliated Mason, subject to such laws as apply to any unaffiliated Mason.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.23. May 19, 1890. (Kenyon, GM)

No. 44. Suspension For Unmasonic Conduct

Decision: A member cannot be stricken from the roll of membership for non-payment of dues, while under suspension for unmasonic conduct.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.27. November 21, 1898. (Crowley, GM)

No. 45. Use Of Robes In Degree Work

Decision: Use of robes in degree work is prohibited. That the use of such slides, without audio, as may be approved by the Grand Master, are hereby authorized for use in degree work.

General Regulations, Article II, Sec. 2.2.4. May 16, 1898. (Van Slyck, GM)

Amended November 19,1977.

No. 46. Removal Of Objecting Officers By Master

Decision: A Master of a lodge has no power to remove from office a member who objected to the granting of an application.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.3. May 16, 1898. (Van Slyck, GM)

No. 47. Objections Not Withdrawn Or Overruled

Decision: An objection if not withdrawn or overruled as provided in the Constitution, Article VII, Section 1.7.21. is to be deemed an objection in the same manner as though made by ballot. The rejection dates from the time when the objection was actually made.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.21. May 15, 1899. (Van Slyck, GM)