§ 8.3-901
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§8.3–901.
(a)If an individual willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation regarding a material fact or willfully fails to report a material fact to obtain benefits under this title, the individual is disqualified from receiving benefits for 1 year.
(b)If an employer willfully makes or causes to be made a false statement or willfully fails to report a material fact regarding a claim for benefits by an employee, the employer is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each occurrence.
(c)An employer may not willfully:
(1)fail or refuse to pay contributions to the Fund; or
(2)take deductions from the wages of an employee to pay any portion of the employer contributions due from the employer.