53-2-107. Fraudulent obtaining of public assistance treated as theft. Whoever knowingly obtains by means of a willfully false statement, representation, or impersonation or other fraudulent device public assistance to which the person is not entitled is guilty of theft as provided in 45-6-301.
History: En. Sec. 15, Part 1, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 37, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 273, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-226; amd. Sec. 1903, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance
53-2-102. State treasurer to receive funds
53-2-104. Audit of public assistance records
53-2-105. Misuse of public assistance information unlawful
53-2-106. Penalty for misuse of public assistance information
53-2-107. Fraudulent obtaining of public assistance treated as theft
53-2-109. Recipients to report changes in factors affecting eligibility