Terms Used In Florida Statutes 632.609

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Laws: shall mean the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated. See Florida Statutes 632.604
  • Rules: shall mean 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. See Florida Statutes 632.604
  • Society: shall mean fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Florida Statutes 632.604
The laws of the society shall provide that no subordinate body, nor any of its subordinate officers or members, shall have the power or authority to waive any of the provisions of the laws or rules of the society. Such provision shall be binding on the society and every member and beneficiary of a member.