(1) This chapter applies only to domestic county mutual fire insurers as heretofore organized or doing business under the provisions of title 41, chapter 23, Idaho Code [prior to 1961 insurance code revision], or as hereafter organized under this chapter.
(2) This chapter shall also apply as to domestic fire insurance associations or organizations heretofore formed and affiliated with and insuring only property owned by a bona fide fraternal society operating on the lodge system, or owned by members of such society. Except as otherwise expressly provided for, such associations or organizations, hereinafter referred to as “fraternal insurers,” are also included within the terms “insurer” or “county mutual fire insurer” as used in this chapter.
(3) No provision of this code shall apply to such insurers unless contained or referred to in this chapter.