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26-29-204. Definitions.

(a) As used in this chapter:

(i) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by W.S. 26-29-216, as that agreement is described in W.S. 26-29-219(a);

(ii) "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;

(iii) "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract;

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

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

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

(vii) "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;

(viii) "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.


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