§ 251. Penalties for fraud and abuse.
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§ 251. Penalties for fraud and abuse. 1. Any person who knowingly
makes a false statement or representation, or who by deliberate
concealment of any material fact, or by impersonation or other
fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain or aids or abets any
person to obtain any benefit under this title to which he or she is not
entitled, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
2. Any person who, having made application to receive any benefit
under this title for the use and benefit of another and having received
it, knowingly and willfully converts such benefit or any part thereof to
a use other than for the use and benefit of such other person, shall be
guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
3. Any person who, with intent to defraud, presents for allowance or
payment any false or fraudulent claim for furnishing services or
merchandise, or knowingly submits false information for the purpose of
obtaining greater compensation than that to which he or she is legally
entitled for furnishing services or merchandise, or knowingly submits
false information for the purpose of obtaining authorization for
furnishing services or merchandise under this title, shall be guilty of
a class A misdemeanor.