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DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE 1880-12880.8›PART 2. LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE 10110-11549›CHAPTER 10. Fraternal Benefit Societies 10970-11165›ARTICLE 8. Violations and Penalties 11160-11165

§ 11165

California Insurance Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 186. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

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