Sec. 885.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Benefit certificate" means a document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract. (2) "Benefit contract" means an agreement for provision of benefits authorized by Section 885.301 , as that agreement is described by Section 885.306 . (3) "Benefit member" means an adult designated by the laws or rules of a fraternal benefit society as a benefit member under a benefit contract. (4) "Fraternal benefit society's laws" means a fraternal benefit society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated. (5) "Lodge" means a subordinate member unit of a fraternal benefit society. The term includes a camp, court, council, or branch. (6) "Premium" means a premium, a rate, dues, or another required contribution that is payable under a benefit certificate or benefit contract. (7) "Rule" means a rule, regulation, or resolution adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors that has general application to the members of a fraternal benefit society.
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