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432:2-103 Definitions.

HI Rev Stat § 432:2-103 (2019) (N/A)
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§432:2-103 Definitions. For the purposes of this article:

"Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 432:2-401, as that agreement is described in section 432:2-404(a).

"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.

"Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.

"Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner of this State.

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

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

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

"Rules" means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors that are intended to have general application to the members of the society.

"Society" means a fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. [L 1987, c 347, pt of §2; am L 2019, c 111, §26]

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