Me. Stat. tit. 24-A § 4143

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 4143 - Penalties
1.False or fraudulent statement in application. A person who intentionally or knowingly makes a false or fraudulent statement in or relating to an application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in any society commits a Class E crime.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. M, §1(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

2. Perjury. A person who intentionally or knowingly makes a false or fraudulent statement in any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by this chapter or of any material fact contained in a sworn statement concerning the death or disability of a member for the purpose of procuring payment of a benefit named in the certificate commits the crime of perjury and is subject to the penalties prescribed by law.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. M, §1(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

3. Soliciting membership in society not licensed to do business. A person who solicits membership for or in any manner assists in procuring membership in a society not licensed to do business in this State commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200 may be adjudged.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. M, §1(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

4. General penalty. A person who intentionally or knowingly violates or neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed is subject to the penalties under section 12-A.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. M, §1(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

24-A M.R.S. § 4143

1969, c. 132, § 1 (NEW) . 1991, c. 797, § 11 (AMD) . 2003, c. 452, §M1 (RPR) . 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF) .