2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
CHAPTER 28-39 - Temporary Disability Insurance – General Provisions
§ 28-39-23 - False representations to obtain benefits.
SECTION 28-39-23
§ 28-39-23 False representations to obtain benefits. – Whoever knowingly makes a false statement or representation to obtain or increase any benefit or other payment under chapters 39 – 41 of this title, either for himself or herself or for any other person, shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00), or by imprisonment not longer than thirty (30) days, or by both that fine and imprisonment; and each false statement or representation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
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