Tenn. Code § 56-25-703

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 56-25-703 - Offenses - Penalties
(a)
(1) It is an offense to intentionally make a false or fraudulent statement in or relating to any application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in a society.
(2) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Any person who intentionally makes a false or fraudulent statement in any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by this chapter, of any material fact or thing contained in a sworn statement concerning the death or disability of an insured for the purpose of procuring payment of a benefit named in the certificate, commits the offense of perjury and shall be subject to the penalties therefor prescribed by law.
(c)
(1) It is an offense to solicit membership for, or in any manner assist in procuring membership in, any society not licensed to do business in this state.
(2) A violation of subdivision (c)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor, punished only by the fine authorized in § 40-35-111 for this classification.
(d)
(1) It is an offense to intentionally violate, or to neglect or refuse to comply with, the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed.
(2) A violation of subdivision (d)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor, punished only by the fine authorized in § 40-35-111 for such classification.

T.C.A. § 56-25-703

Acts 1990, ch. 703, § 1.