Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-25-603

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of commerce and insurance. See Tennessee Code 56-25-104
  • 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.
  • Society: means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Tennessee Code 56-25-104
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

Societies that are now authorized to transact business in this state, and all societies hereafter licensed, may continue such business until June 30, 1992. The authority of these societies and all societies hereafter licensed may thereafter be renewed annually, but in all cases to terminate on the succeeding June 30. However, a license so issued shall continue in full force and effect until the new license is issued or specifically refused. For each license or renewal, the society shall pay the commissioner a fee of ten dollars ($10.00). A duly certified copy or duplicate of the license shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee is a fraternal benefit society within the meaning of this chapter.