2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 40: Public Assistance, 30-40-1 through 30-40-7
Section 30-40-4: Making or permitting a false claim for reimbursement for public assistance services.
30-40-4. Making or permitting a false claim for reimbursement for public assistance services.
A. Making or permitting a false claim for reimbursement of public assistance services consists of knowingly making, causing to be made or permitting to be made a claim for reimbursement for services provided to a recipient of public assistance for services not rendered or making a false material statement or forged signature upon any claim for services, with intent that the claim shall be relied upon for the expenditure of public money.
B. Whoever commits making or permitting a false claim for reimbursement for public assistance services is guilty of a fourth degree felony.
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