§ 10-14-101 — Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise
requires:

(1) Benefit contract means the agreement for the provision of benefits
authorized by section 10-14-401, as that agreement is described in section 10-14-404.

(2) Benefit member means an adult member who is designated by the
governing documents 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) Governing documents mean the society's articles of incorporation,
constitution, bylaws, and rules, however designated.

(5) Lodge means any subordinate member unit of the society, known as
camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation as described in
section 10-14-103.

(6) Premium means any premium, rate, dues, or other required
contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.

(7) Rule means any rule, regulation, or resolution adopted by the supreme
governing body or board of directors which is intended to have general application
to the members of the society.

(8) Society means a fraternal benefit society as set forth in section 10-14-102, unless otherwise indicated.

Legislative History

Source: L. 93: Entire article amended with relocations, p. 585, � 1, effective July 1.