North Carolina General Statutes 135-111.1. Improper receipt of decedent’s Disability Income Plan allowance
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Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 120 days |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 135-111.1
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Plan: shall mean the Disability Income Plan of North Carolina as provided in this Article. See North Carolina General Statutes 135-101
A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the person, with the intent to defraud, receives money as a result of cashing, depositing, or receiving a direct deposit of a decedent‘s Disability Income Plan allowance and the person (i) knows that he or she is not entitled to the decedent’s Disability Income Plan allowance, (ii) receives the benefit at least two months after the date of the beneficiary‘s death, and (iii) does not attempt to inform this Retirement System of the beneficiary‘s death. (2013-288, s. 9(a).)