A person who furnishes items or services to an individual for which payment is or may be made under this chapter and who knowingly or intentionally solicits, offers, or receives a:

1. (1) kickback or bribe in connection with the furnishing of the items or services or the making or receipt of the payment; or

2. (2) rebate of a fee or charge for referring the individual to another person for the furnishing of items or services;

   commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.