Section 887.702. Diversion of Special Funds; Criminal Penalty

TX Ins Code § 887.702 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 887.702. DIVERSION OF SPECIAL FUNDS; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A director, officer, agent, employee, attorney at law, or attorney in fact of an association commits an offense if the person wilfully borrows, withholds, or diverts from its purpose all or part of a special fund that:

(1) belongs to or is under the management and control of an association; and

(2) is designated by law or by rule of the commissioner for a specific use.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.124, eff. September 1, 2009.