Section 230-RICR-20-60-5.3 - Applicability and ScopeA. This Part applies to any person transacting the business of insurance in the State of Rhode Island.B. Except as expressly provided herein, this Part applies to all insurance policies and contracts solicited, delivered, issued, or renewed in the state of Rhode Island.C. This Part shall not be construed to affect the ability of a fraternal benefit society to determine the admission of its members as provided under R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-25-6 or to determine the scope of beneficiaries in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-25-17. Further this Part shall not apply to a religious or denominational organization, or to an organization that has been established and is operating for charitable or educational purpose and which is operated, supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization where compliance with this Part would violate R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-3.1-5.D. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or prohibit a self-insured or self-funded entity from extending insurance to civil union spouses.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-20-60-5.3