Section 59A-44-4 - DefinitionsAs used in Chapter 59A, Article 44 NMSA 1978:
A. "benefit contract" means the agreement as described in Subsection A of Section 59A-44-19 NMSA 1978;B. "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;C. "certificate" means a contract which sets forth the insurance benefits as authorized by Section 59A-44-16 NMSA 1978, to whom benefits are payable, the insuring provisions and the terms and conditions of the certificate;D. "law" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated;E. "lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation;F. "premium" means premiums, rates, dues, certificate fees or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;G. "rule" 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; andH. "society" means a fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.1978 Comp., § 59A-44-4, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 388, § 4.