Section 26.1-36.8-01 - Definitions1. "Association" means a group that has a constitution and bylaws, has been organized and maintained in good faith for the purposes other than that of obtaining insurance, and insures at least twenty-five members of the association for the benefit of persons other than the association or officers or trustees of the association.2. "Association short-term limited-duration plan" means health insurance coverage provided to an association which has an expiration date specified in the policy which is no longer than twelve months after the original effective date of the policy and, taking into account any renewals or extensions, has a duration of no more than thirty-six months in total.3. "Essential health benefits" means benefits pursuant to section 1302 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [42 U.S.C. 18022] and title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, section 156.110.4. "Individual short-term limited-duration plan" means health insurance coverage provided pursuant to an individual insurance policy which has an expiration date specified in the policy which is no longer than twelve months after the original effective date of the policy including renewals or extension.Added by S.L. 2021 , ch. 239( SB 2073 ), § 3, eff. 8/1/2021.