Chapter Definitions

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

1. “Benefit contract” means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 56-25-401, as that agreement is described in § 56-25-404;
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.

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