Societies which are now authorized to transact business in this state, and all societies hereafter licensed, may continue such business as provided in K.S.A. 40-215, and amendments thereto, upon payment of the fee prescribed in K.S.A. 40-252, and amendments thereto. A duly certified copy or duplicate of such license shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee is a fraternal benefit society within the meaning of this act.
K.S.A. 40-756