Societies which are now authorized to transact business in this State may continue such business until April 1, 1997. The authority of such societies and all societies hereafter licensed may thereafter be renewed annually, but in all cases to terminate on the next succeeding April 1. However, a license so issued shall continue in full force and effect until the new license is issued or specifically refused. For each such license or renewal, the society shall pay the Commissioner $25. A duly certified copy or duplicate of such license shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee is a fraternal benefit society within the meaning of this chapter.

70 Del. Laws, c. 533, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6227

  • Commissioner: shall mean the Commissioner of Insurance of this State. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
  • 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.
  • Laws: shall mean the society's certificate of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
  • Society: shall mean fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302