Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 58-37A-4 - Definition of terms Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Benefit contract," the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 58-37A-16, as that agreement is described in § 58-37A-19;(2) "Benefit member," any adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract;(3) "Certificate," the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract;(4) "Laws," the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated;(5) "Lodge," subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation;(6) "Premiums," premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;(7) "Rules," 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," fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.