Vermont § 4503 - Penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4503 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4503. Penalties
- (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 a society, shall be fined not less than $500.00 nor more than $2,000.00 or imprisoned
not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both. (b) A person who willfully 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 or thing 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,
shall be guilty of perjury and shall be subject to the penalties for perjury prescribed
by law. (c) A person who solicits membership for, or in any manner assists in procuring membership
in, any society not licensed to do business in this State shall upon conviction be
fined not less than $250.00 nor more than $1,000.00. (d) A 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, shall
upon conviction be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00. (1959, No. 197, § 43, eff. Nov. 22, 1959; amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 17; 1995, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 17; 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 204, eff. July 1, 2022.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4503
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4503 cover?
Section 4503 ("Penalties") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 4503?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 4503" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 4503 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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