2015 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 24. INSURANCE
432. Benefit Societies
432:2-103 Definitions.
§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]
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