California · Insurance Code

INS §11165: Any person who knowingly or willfully makes any false or fraudulent statement or representation in or with reference to any application for membership, or for the purpose of obtaining money or benefit

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who knowingly makes false statements on a fraternal benefit society membership application or to obtain money/benefits commits a misdemeanor punishable by fine, jail time up to one year, or both.

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Any person who knowingly or willfully makes any false or fraudulent statement or representation in or with reference to any application for membership, or for the purpose of obtaining money or benefit from any fraternal benefit society is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment in the county jail not less than 30 days nor exceeding one year, or both.

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