Sec. 18. The provisions of this chapter shall in no way apply to any secret or fraternal society or lodge or association which, under the supervision of a grand or supreme lodge, secures membership through the lodge system exclusively, and provides insurance to its members, nor to insurance organizations of a purely benevolent character which pay no commission nor employ any paid insurance producer, organized under the laws of this or any other state.
Formerly: Acts 1883, c.136, s.18. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.273; P.L.178-2003, SEC.58.