Each company shall make a constitution, laws or bylaws for its government, the admission of its members, the management of its affairs and the fixing and readjustment of the rates of contribution of its members. It may change, add to, or amend the constitution, laws or bylaws and shall have the other powers necessary and incidental to effect the objects and purposes of the company. It may make refunds to its members from any surplus funds of the company, but it may only increase rates or make extra assessments against members whose contracts include provisions for rate increases and extra assessments.
Code 1950, § 38-478; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-503; 1986, c. 562.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 38 - Cooperative Nonprofit Life Benefit Companies
§ 38.2-3801. Cooperative nonprofit life benefit company defined
§ 38.2-3802. Continuation of existing companies
§ 38.2-3803. Licensing of additional companies prohibited
§ 38.2-3804. What laws applicable
§ 38.2-3805. General powers of company; limitation on increase in rates
§ 38.2-3806. Constitution and bylaws
§ 38.2-3807. Governing body; board of directors
§ 38.2-3808. Filing copies of constitution and bylaws
§ 38.2-3809. How a company may become legal reserve life insurer
§ 38.2-3810. Institutions maintainable; company a charitable institution
§ 38.2-3811. Benefits not subject to process
§ 38.2-3812. Tax on gross premium receipts
§ 38.2-3813. Suits against company
§ 38.2-3814. Contracts in writing; fees
§ 38.2-3815. What benefits policies may provide
§ 38.2-3817. Paid-up insurance or extended term insurance
§ 38.2-3818. Officers and members not individually liable for payment