A person is guilty of welfare fraud in the fifth degree when he or she
commits a fraudulent welfare act and thereby takes or obtains public
assistance benefits.
Welfare fraud in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Title J - Offenses Involving Theft
158.00 - Definitions; Presumption; Limitation.
158.05 - Welfare Fraud in the Fifth Degree.
158.10 - Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree.
158.15 - Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree.
158.20 - Welfare Fraud in the Second Degree.
158.25 - Welfare Fraud in the First Degree.
158.30 - Criminal Use of a Public Benefit Card in the Second Degree.
158.35 - Criminal Use of a Public Benefit Card in the First Degree.
158.40 - Criminal Possession of Public Benefit Cards in the Third Degree.
158.45 - Criminal Possession of Public Benefit Cards in the Second Degree.
158.50 - Criminal Possession of Public Benefit Cards in the First Degree.