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. Source: SL 1990, ch 410, §4.
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