§ 23-74-104 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

23-74-104. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by 23-74-401, as that agreement is described in 23-74-404(a);

(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) "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated;

(5) "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designations;

(6) "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;

(7) "Rules" means all rules, regulations, or resolutions:

(A) Adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors; and

(B) Which are intended to have general application to members of the society; and

(8) "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.