Tennessee § 56-25-104 Chapter definitions

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§ 56-25-104 — Chapter definitions

Tennessee § 56-25-104

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-25-104 (2026).

Text

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

(1)"Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 56-25-401 , as that agreement is described in § 56-25-404 ;

(2)"Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the laws 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)"Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce and insurance;

(5)"Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, 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 o

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 56-25-401 , as that agreement is described in § 56-25-404 ; (2) "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the laws 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) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce and insurance; (5) "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, 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 contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate; (8) "Rules" means all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors that are intended to have general application to the members of the society; and (9) "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.