§36-2704.1. Definitions.

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As used in this article:

1. "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by Section 16 of this act, as that agreement is described in subsection A of Section 19 of this act;

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. "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated;

5. "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation;

6. "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;

7. "Rules" means 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; and

8. "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. Added by Laws 1992, c. 76, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.