(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Benefit contract' means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 8-432 of this subtitle. (c) 'Benefit member' means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of a society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract. (d) 'Certificate' means the document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract. (e) 'Laws' means a society’s articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated. (f) 'Lodge' means subordinate member units of a society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation. (g) 'Premiums' means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known that are payable under a certificate. (h) 'Rules' means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors of a society which are intended to have general application to the members of the society. (i) Unless the context requires otherwise, 'society' means fraternal benefit society.
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