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“Fraternal benefit society” defined.

“Lodge system” defined.

“Representative form of government” defined.

Terms used.

Purposes and powers.

Qualifications for membership.

Location of office; meetings; communications to members; grievance procedures.

No personal liability.

Waiver prohibited.

Organization.

Amendments to laws.

Institutions.

Reinsurance.

Consolidations and mergers.

Conversion of fraternal benefit society into mutual life insurance company.

Benefits.

Beneficiaries.

Benefits not attachable.

The benefit contract.

Nonforfeiture benefits, cash surrender values, certificate loans, and other options.

Investments.

Funds.

Exemptions.

Taxation.

Valuation.

Reports.

Annual license.

Examination of societies; no adverse publications.

Foreign or alien society; admission.

Additional grounds for suspension, revocation, or denial of certificate of authority; receivership; insolvency.

Licensing and appointment of agents.

Unfair and deceptive acts and practices.

Violations; penalties.

Exemption of certain societies.

Applicability of other code provisions.