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.
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