§ 5-209. False statement or report

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   (a) Prohibited. -- A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report:

   (1) in an application or document provided to the Department; or

   (2) to influence Department action affecting financial assistance, whether or not the assistance already has been extended.

(b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $ 50,000 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83A, § 6-511; 2008, ch. 306, § 2.

                    
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