Section 26.1-15.1-01 - DefinitionsWhenever used in this chapter:
1. "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 26.1-15.1-16, as that agreement is described in section 26.1-15.1-19.2. "Benefit member" means an adult member designated by the laws or rules of the society as a benefit member under a benefit contract.3. "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.4. "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated, of the society.5. "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, whether known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation.6. "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.7. "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.8. "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.