Ch. 36

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBTITLE, SOCIETIES ARE
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 13, SUBTITLE 5 OF THE ESTATES AND TRUSTS
ARTICLE.                                                                   

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, §§ 305 and 353 and former CA § 6-418.

In subsection (a)(1)(i) of this section, the former obsolete references to "Title
6, Subtitle 4 of the Corporations and Associations Article" and "Subtitle 19 of
Article 48A of the Code" are deleted because the provisions of those subtitles
are revised in this subtitle. Similarly, in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the
former obsolete references to "Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the, Corporations and
Associations Article" and "Subtitle 19 — 'Fraternal Benefit Societies' " are
deleted.

In subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section, the former phrase "not only in
governmental relations with the State, but for every other purpose" is deleted
as surplusage.

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the date "December 31, 1963", which is
               the effective date of Chapter 553 of the Laws of 1963, is substituted for the

former erroneous reference to "June 1, 1963".

In subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section, the reference to "§ 4-113(a)(7), (8),
and (9)" is substituted for the former reference to "Section 51 - 'Management
and Affiliations' ". Former Art. 48A, § 51(1) referred to management and
affiliations and is revised as § 4-113(a)(7), (8), and (9) of this article. Former
Art. 48A, § 51(2) covered home and executive offices and location of records
and assets. It is not cross-referenced in subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
No substantive change is intended.

In subsection (b)(2) of this section, the former specific reference to "Section
13-503 of the Estates and Trusts Article" is deleted as unnecessary in light of
the general reference to "Title 13, Subtitle 5 of the Estates and Trusts
Article".

Defined terms: "Insurance" § 1-101
"Society" § 8-401

8-404. EXEMPTED SOCIETIES.

(A) IN GENERAL.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THIS SUBTITLE AND THE OTHER
INSURANCE LAWS OF THE STATE DO NOT APPLY TO:           

(1)' A GRAND OR SUBORDINATE LODGE OR SOCIETY, ORDER, OR
ASSOCIATION THAT:

(I)      WAS DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE ON DECEMBER 31, 1963;

(II)     PROVIDES BENEFITS EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH LOCAL OR
SUBORDINATE LODGES; AND

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