Virginia § 38.2-4103 - Definitions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-4103 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-4103. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
"Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 38.2-4116, as that agreement is described in § 38.2-4119.
"Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.
"Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.
"Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated.
"Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation.
"Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.
"Rules" means 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" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.
1986, c. 562.
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Section 38.2-4103 ("Definitions") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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