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2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 38 - Insurance
Chapter 38 - FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES
ARTICLE 1 STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE- Section 38-38-10 - Fraternal benefit society defined.
- Section 38-38-20 - Lodge system operating requirements; lodges for children.
- Section 38-38-30 - Representative form of government requirements.
- Section 38-38-40 - Definitions.
- Section 38-38-50 - Operation for benefit of members; power to adopt bylaws and rules.
- Section 38-38-110 - Membership provisions in bylaws or rules.
- Section 38-38-120 - Principal place of business; publication of required notice; annual statement of condition; grievance procedure.
- Section 38-38-130 - Liability of officers for benefit payments; civil action expense indemnification; liability insurance coverage for officers; cause of action against officers.
- Section 38-38-140 - Waiver of bylaw provisions.
- Section 38-38-210 - Requirements for formation of domestic society.
- Section 38-38-220 - Amendment of bylaws; notice to director.
- Section 38-38-230 - Not-for-profit institutions for benefit of members.
- Section 38-38-240 - Reinsurance.
- Section 38-38-250 - Consolidation or merger of domestic societies.
- Section 38-38-260 - Reorganization into mutual life insurer.
- Section 38-38-310 - Contractual benefits allowed; persons covered.
- Section 38-38-320 - Designation and change of beneficiary; payment of death benefits.
- Section 38-38-330 - Attachment, garnishment or seizure of benefits.
- Section 38-38-340 - Benefit certificates; subsequent bylaw changes; impaired reserves; evidence of terms and conditions; approval of certificates by director; transfer of ownership on gaining majority; assignment.
- Section 38-38-350 - Application of laws of State.
- Section 38-38-410 - Authorized investments.
- Section 38-38-420 - Assets to be held for use and benefit of society; special funds and accounts.
- Section 38-38-430 - Governance by chapter.
- Section 38-38-440 - Designation as charitable and benevolent institution.
- Section 38-38-510 - Standards of valuation for certificates; maintenance of excess reserves.
- Section 38-38-520 - Required statements and reports; penalties.
- Section 38-38-530 - Renewal of licenses; fees; license as prima facie evidence.
- Section 38-38-540 - Examination; notice of examination.
- Section 38-38-550 - Authorization to transact business in State; what to file with director.
- Section 38-38-560 - Operating deficiencies of domestic society; notice and correction; voluntarily discontinuing business.
- Section 38-38-570 - Operating deficiencies of foreign society; notice and correction; hearing; revocation of authority to do business; continuation of contracts.
- Section 38-38-580 - Injunctions.
- Section 38-38-590 - Licensing of agents.
- Section 38-38-600 - Applicability of general insurance provisions; membership requirements exception.
- Section 38-38-710 - Appointment of director as legal attorney for service of process.
- Section 38-38-720 - False statement or misrepresentation with intent to defraud; penalties.
- Section 38-38-730 - Societies and associations exempted from provisions of chapter.
- Section 38-38-740 - Review of findings of director.
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