§ 27-25-4 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 27-25-4

   § 27-25-4  Definitions. – Whenever used in this chapter:

   (1) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision ofbenefits authorized by § 27-25-16, as that agreement is described in§ 27-25-19(a);

   (2) "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designatedby the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefitcontract;

   (3) "Certificate" means the document issued as writtenevidence of the benefit contract;

   (4) "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation,constitution, and by-laws, however designated;

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

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

   (7) "Rules" means all rules, regulations, or resolutionsadopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are intendedto have general application to the members of the society; and

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