South Carolina Statutes
§ 38-38-40 — Definitions.
South Carolina § 38-38-40
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-38-40 (2026).
Text
Whenever used in this chapter:
(1)"Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by this chapter, as that agreement is described in this chapter.
(2)"Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the bylaws 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)"Director" means the Director of the Department of Insurance of this State.
(5)"Bylaws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated.
(6)"Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation.
(7)"Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contrib
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 259, SECTION 1.
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 38-38-40, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/38/38-38-40.