Whoever makes a false statement or representation knowing it to be false or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, with intent to obtain or increase any benefit or other payment under this title, the unemployment compensation act of any other state, or any program of the federal government which is administered in any way under this title, either for himself or for any other person, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each such false statement or representation or failure to disclose a material fact shall constitute a separate offense.
Code 1950, § 60-112; 1968, c. 738, § 60.1-129; 1970, c. 104; 1986, c. 480.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 60.2 - Unemployment Compensation
§ 60.2-600. No assignment of benefits; exemptions
§ 60.2-601. Payment of benefits
§ 60.2-602. Weekly benefit amount
§ 60.2-603. Weekly benefit for unemployment
§ 60.2-604. Reduction of benefit amount by amount of pension
§ 60.2-605. Benefit rights based on benefit year
§ 60.2-606. Benefits when wages irregular
§ 60.2-607. Maximum total benefit amounts
§ 60.2-608. Child support intercept of unemployment benefits
§ 60.2-608.1. Deduction and withholding of federal income tax
§ 60.2-608.2. Withholding of benefits; food stamp overissuance
§ 60.2-609. Reciprocal arrangements with agencies of other states or federal government
§ 60.2-610. Extended benefits defined
§ 60.2-611. Receipt of extended benefits
§ 60.2-612. Benefit eligibility conditions
§ 60.2-612.1. (Effective January 1, 2023) Program integrity
§ 60.2-613. Benefits not denied to individuals in training with approval of Commission
§ 60.2-616. Benefits based on services in connection with sports
§ 60.2-617. Benefits denied to certain aliens
§ 60.2-618. Disqualification for benefits
§ 60.2-619. Determinations and decisions by deputy; appeals therefrom
§ 60.2-620. Hearing and decision on appeal
§ 60.2-623. Procedure generally; confidentiality of information
§ 60.2-623.1. Party's recording of hearing
§ 60.2-626. Oaths and witnesses; subpoenas
§ 60.2-627. Failure to obey subpoenas; orders of court; penalty
§ 60.2-628. Protection against self-incrimination
§ 60.2-629. Redetermination of claims
§ 60.2-630. Authority to set aside or vacate determinations and decisions
§ 60.2-632. False statements, etc., to obtain or increase benefits
§ 60.2-633. Receiving benefits to which not entitled
§ 60.2-634. Receiving back pay after reinstatement
§ 60.2-635. Deprivation of further benefits
§ 60.2-636. Penalty for fraudulent claim
§ 60.2-637. Notice of penalties for false or misleading statements