ยง 326. Penalties. 1. If for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or
payment under the provisions of this article or for the purpose of
influencing any determination regarding any benefit payment, either for
himself or another, any person shall wilfully make a false statement or
representation or fail to disclose a material fact, he shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor.
2. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, any person
who for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment under this
article, or for the purpose of influencing any determination regarding
any benefit payment, knowingly makes a false statement with regard to a
material fact, shall not be entitled to receive any benefits, cash or
medical, for the disability claimed.
Structure New York Laws
Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers
301 - Declaration of Policy and Legislative Intent.
303 - Provision of Workmen's Compensation for Civil Defense Volunteers.
304 - Evidence of Authorized Services.
306 - Compensation Not Allowed During First Seven Days.
307 - Computation of Benefits.
308 - Liability for Compensation.
310 - Disposition of Accrued Benefits Upon Death.
312 - Exclusiveness of Remedy.
313 - Compensation Inalienable.
317 - Determination of Contested Claims for Compensation.
318 - Rules of Evidence; Modification of Board Decisions or Orders; Appeals.
319 - Special Fund for Civil Defense Volunteers.
320 - Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Custodian of Fund.
323 - Limitation of Liability.
324 - Distribution of Unexpended Assets of the Special Fund.
325 - Administration Expenses.