Minnesota Statutes 64B.04 – Terms Used
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them:
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 64B.04
- Adult: means an individual 18 years of age or older. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
(a) “Benefit contract” means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by section 64B.16, as that agreement is described in section 64B.19, subdivision 1.
(b) “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.
(c) “Certificate” means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.
(d) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce of the state of Minnesota or a duly appointed deputy charged with the responsibility of administering the insurance laws of the state of Minnesota.
(e) “Premiums” means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.
(f) “Laws” means the society’s articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated.
(g) “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.
(h) “Society” means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.
(i) “Lodge” means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation.