[The Principles of Masonic Law by Albert G. Mackey]@TWC D-Link bookThe Principles of Masonic Law CHAPTER IV 4/4
But a lodge situated near the confines of a State cannot extend its jurisdiction over Masons residing in a neighboring State, and not being its members, however near they may reside to it: for no lodge can exercise jurisdiction over the members of another Grand Lodge jurisdiction.
Its geographical, as well as personal jurisdiction, can extend no further than that of its own Grand Lodge. 5.
Lastly, no lodge can exercise penal jurisdiction over its own Master, for he is alone responsible for his conduct to the Grand Lodge.
But it may act as his accuser before that body, and impeach him for any offense that he may have committed.
Neither can a lodge exercise penal jurisdiction over the Grand Master, although under other circumstances it might have both geographical and personal jurisdiction over him, from his residence and membership..
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