Texas Insurance Code 885.701 – False Statements; Criminal Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully makes a false or fraudulent statement or representation:
(1) in or with reference to an application for membership in a fraternal benefit society authorized to engage in business in this state; or
(2) for the purpose of obtaining money from or benefits in a fraternal benefit society transacting business under this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500;
(2) confinement in jail for not less than 30 days or more than one year; or
(3) both the fine and confinement.
Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 885.701
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005