Mississippi § 83-30-7 - Terms used.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-30-7 — Terms used., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-30-7. Terms used.
Whenever used in this chapter: “Benefit contract” shall mean the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by Section 83-30-31, as that agreement is described in Section 83-30-37(1). “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. “Certificate” shall mean the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract. “Commissioner” shall mean the Commissioner of Insurance of this state. “Laws” shall mean the society’s articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated. “Lodge” shall mean subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation. “Premiums” shall mean premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate. “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. “Society” shall mean larger fraternal benefit society as defined in Section 83-30-1, unless otherwise indicated.
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-30-7 cover?
Section 83-30-7 ("Terms used.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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