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

   1. (1) in an application or document provided to the Department; or
   2. (2) to influence Department action affecting financial assistance, whether or not the assistance already has been extended.
2. (b) 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.

Added by Acts 2008, c. 306, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.