Section 8-401 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Benefit contract.- "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 8-432 of this subtitle. 

(c)  Benefit member.- "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of a society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract. 

(d)  Certificate.- "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract. 

(e)  Laws.- "Laws" means a society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated. 

(f)  Lodge.- "Lodge" means subordinate member units of a society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation. 

(g)  Premiums.- "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known that are payable under a certificate. 

(h)  Rules.- "Rules" means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors of a society which are intended to have general application to the members of the society. 

(i)  Society.- Unless the context requires otherwise, "society" means fraternal benefit society. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 48A, §§ 302, 344B; CA § 6-401; 1995, ch. 36, § 1; 1997, ch. 183, § 1; 2001, ch. 731, §§ 1, 2.]