Nebraska Statutes 44-10,108. Violations; penalties
(1) Any person who willfully 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 shall be guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class I misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
| Class IV misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 44-10,108
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Sworn: shall include affirmed in all cases in which an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement in any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by sections 44-1072 to 44-10,109, or 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, shall be guilty of perjury as prescribed in section 28-915.
(3) Any person who solicits membership for, or in any manner assists in procuring membership in, any society not licensed to do business in this state shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.
(4) Any person guilty of a willful violation of or neglect or refusal to comply with sections 44-1072 to 44-10,109 for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.