{"data":{"id":"us-me/24-a-m.r.s.-4143","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"24-A M.R.S. §4143","heading":"Penalties","body":"1.  False or fraudulent statement in application.  A person who intentionally or knowingly 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 commits a Class E crime.\n2.  Perjury.  A person who intentionally or knowingly makes a false or fraudulent statement in any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by this chapter or of any material fact contained in a sworn statement concerning the death or disability of a member for the purpose of procuring payment of a benefit named in the certificate commits the crime of perjury and is subject to the penalties prescribed by law.\n3.  Soliciting membership in society not licensed to do business.  A person who solicits membership for or in any manner assists in procuring membership in a society not licensed to do business in this State commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200 may be adjudged.\n4.  General penalty.  A person who intentionally or knowingly violates or neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed is subject to the penalties under section 12‑A.","path":["TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE","CHAPTER 55: FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/24-A/title24-Asec4143.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:33Z","sha256":"7893f9bd6379a664b3f6b89ba0db99d949beb45961053534510f01d503d899e4","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/24-a-m.r.s.-4142","next":"us-me/24-a-m.r.s.-4201"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}