§432:2-103  Definitions.  For thepurposes of this article:

(1)  Benefit contract shall mean the agreement forprovision of benefits authorized by section 432:2-401, as that agreement isdescribed in section 432:2-404(a).

(2)  Benefit member shall mean an adult member who isdesignated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under abenefit contract.

(3)  Certificate shall mean the document issued aswritten evidence of the benefit contract.

(4)  Commissioner means the insurance commissioner ofthis State.

(5)  Laws shall mean the society's articles ofincorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated.

(6)  Lodge shall mean subordinate member units of thesociety, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation.

(7)  Premiums shall mean premiums, rates, dues orother required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable underthe certificate.

(8)  Rules shall mean all rules, regulations orresolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors whichare intended to have general application to the members of the society.

(9)  Society shall mean fraternal benefit society,unless otherwise indicated. [L 1987, c 347, pt of §2]