South Dakota Statutes

§ 58-37A-4 — Definition of terms.

South Dakota·Title 58 INSURANCE·Ch. 58-37A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

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 r

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Legislative History

SL 1990, ch 410, § 4.

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