§ 36-2704.1. Definitions.

As used in this article:

1.  "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by Section 16 of this act, as that agreement is described in subsection A of Section 19 of this act;

2.  "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;

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;

5.  "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, 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; and

8.  "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.

Added by Laws 1992, c. 76, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.