C.__A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 2 or more times commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1000 may be adjudged.

D.__A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime.__Violation of subsection 2 is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

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Sec. N-1. 24-A MRSA §4143, as amended by PL 1991, c. 797, §11, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§4143.__Penalties

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.

2.__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.

3.__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.

4.__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.

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