2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §23-1028  False statements or representations to obtain compensation; forfeiture; classification; definition

A. If in order to obtain any compensation, benefit or payment under the provisions of this chapter, either for himself or for another, any person knowingly makes a false statement or representation, such person is guilty of a class 6 felony, and, if the person is a claimant for compensation, benefit or payment, he shall in addition forfeit all right to such compensation, benefit or payment after conviction of the offense.

B. Notwithstanding section 13-801, a sentence to pay a fine for a violation of this section by a claimant or co-employee shall be a sentence to pay an amount fixed by the court of not more than fifty thousand dollars.

C. Any person who commits a violation under this section is also subject to the penalties prescribed in sections 20-466.02 and 20-466.04.

D. For the purposes of this section, "statement" includes any notice, proof of injury, bill for services, payment for services, hospital or doctor records, x-rays, test reports, medical or legal expenses, or other evidence of loss or injury, or other expense or payment.