(1) The provisions of s. 624.15 shall apply with respect to:
(a) 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;
(b) 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;
(c) Any person guilty of a willful violation of, or neglect or refusal to comply with, the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed.
(2) Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement:
(a) In any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by this chapter, or
(b) 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 and shall be subject to the penalties therefor prescribed by law.
History.—ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 632 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
632.601 - “Fraternal Benefit Society” Defined.
632.602 - “Lodge System” Defined.
632.603 - “Representative Form of Government” Defined.
632.605 - Purposes and Powers.
632.606 - Qualifications for Membership.
632.607 - Location of Office; Meetings; Communications to Members; Grievance Procedures.
632.608 - No Personal Liability.
632.615 - Consolidations and Mergers.
632.616 - Conversion of Fraternal Benefit Society Into Mutual Life Insurance Company.
632.619 - Benefits Not Attachable.
632.621 - The Benefit Contract.
632.622 - Nonforfeiture Benefits, Cash Surrender Values, Certificate Loans, and Other Options.
632.631 - Examination of Societies; No Adverse Publications.
632.632 - Foreign or Alien Society; Admission.
632.634 - Licensing and Appointment of Agents.
632.635 - Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices.
632.636 - Violations; Penalties.