South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 37A - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section 58-37A-4 - Definition of terms.

58-37A-4. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Benefit contract," the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by §58-37A-16, as that agreement is described in §58-37A-19;
(2)"Benefit member," any 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)"Laws," the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated;
(5)"Lodge," subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation;
(6)"Premiums," premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;
(7)"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;
(8)"Society," fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.

Source: SL 1990, ch 410, §4.

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