§ 8-401. Definitions

MD Ins Code § 8-401 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

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

(c)    “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” means the document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract.

(e)    “Laws” means a society’s articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated.

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

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

(h)    “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)    Unless the context requires otherwise, “society” means fraternal benefit society.