56-25-1104 - Chapter definitions.

56-25-1104. Chapter definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Benefit contract” means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 56-25-1401, as that agreement is described in § 56-25-1404;

     (2)  “Benefit member” means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract;

     (3)  “Certificate” means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract;

     (4)  “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce and insurance;

     (5)  “Laws” means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, constitution and bylaws, however designated;

     (6)  “Lodge” means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation;

     (7)  “Premiums” means premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;

     (8)  “Rules” means all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors that are intended to have general application to the members of the society; and

     (9)  “Society” means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.

[Acts 1990, ch. 703, § 1.]