53-9-111. Penalty for fraudulently obtaining benefits. Any person who knowingly makes a false claim or a false statement or uses any other fraudulent device in connection with any claim is guilty of theft as provided in 45-6-301 and upon conviction shall, in addition to being punished as provided by that section, forfeit and repay any compensation paid under this part.
History: En. 71-2623 by Sec. 23, Ch. 527, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2623.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 9. Services for Victims of Crime
Part 1. The Crime Victims Compensation Act of Montana
53-9-102. Legislative purpose and intent
53-9-104. Powers and duties of office
53-9-105. Rehabilitation of victims
53-9-107. Public inspection and disclosure of office's records
53-9-108. Limitation of benefit entitlements to proportionate share of available funds
53-9-110. Receipt of federal funds
53-9-111. Penalty for fraudulently obtaining benefits
53-9-112. Sale of confidential criminal justice information prohibited -- penalty
53-9-113. Crime victims compensation account
53-9-114. through 53-9-120 reserved
53-9-121. Application for compensation
53-9-123. Evidence of condition
53-9-124. Enforcement of office's orders -- improper assertion of privilege
53-9-125. Limitations on awards
53-9-126. Tentative award of compensation
53-9-127. Award of compensation
53-9-128. Compensation benefits
53-9-129. Award not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or assignment -- exception
53-9-130. Reconsideration and review of office's decisions
53-9-133. Effect of award on probation and parole of offender