378.604. Definitions.

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378.604. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:

(1)"Benefit contract" , the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 378.616 , as that agreement is described in subsection 1 of section 378.619 ;

(2)"Benefit member" , 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" , the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract;

(4)"Director" , the director of the department of commerce and insurance;

(5)"Laws" , the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated;

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

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

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

(9)"Society" , a fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.

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(L. 1992 S.B. 831)

Effective 1-01-93