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



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



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



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



(4)  Commissioner means the insurance commissioner of
this State.



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



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



(7)  Premiums shall mean premiums, rates, dues or
other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under
the certificate.



(8)  Rules shall mean all rules, regulations or
resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which
are 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]