Arizona Laws 20-892. Violation; classification
A. A person who knowingly or wilfully makes a false or fraudulent statement or representation in or relating to an application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in a society is guilty of a class 6 felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 1 1/2 years | up to $150,000 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 20-892
- Certificate: means a document that is issued as written evidence of the benefit contract. See Arizona Laws 20-861
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Society: means a fraternal benefit society. See Arizona Laws 20-861
- Wilfully: means , with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense, that a person is aware or believes that the person's conduct is of that nature or that the circumstance exists. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. A person who wilfully makes a false or fraudulent statement in a verified report or declaration under oath required by this article or who makes a false or fraudulent statement of a material fact that is contained in a sworn statement concerning the death or disability of an insured for the purpose of procuring the payment of a benefit named in the certificate is guilty of perjury and is subject to section 13-2702.
C. A person who solicits membership for or who in any manner assists in procuring membership in a society that is not licensed to do business in this state is guilty of a violation and is subject to section 20-114.
D. A person who wilfully violates, neglects or refuses to comply with this article is guilty of a violation and is subject to section 20-114.