2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXIV BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 378 Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section 378.604 Definitions.
Effective 01 Jan 1993, see footnote
Title XXIV BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 378378.604. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:
(1) "Benefit contract", the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 378.616, as that agreement is described in subsection 1 of section 378.619;
(2) "Benefit member", 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", the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract;
(4) "Director", the director of the department of insurance, financial institutions and professional registration;
(5) "Laws", the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated;
(6) "Lodge", subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation;
(7) "Premiums", premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;
(8) "Rules", 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", a fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.
(L. 1992 S.B. 831)
Effective 1-01-93