# 49 C.F.R. § 513.8 (2026): Provision of false information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 513.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Provision of false information
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter V: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 513: WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM / § 513.8: § 513.8   Provision of false information.

## Text

A person who knowingly and intentionally makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, or who makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall not be entitled to an award under this section and shall be subject to prosecution under section 1001 of title 18.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 513.1 (2026) § 513.1   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.2 (2026) § 513.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.3 (2026) § 513.3   Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.4 (2026) § 513.4   Procedures for submitting original information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.5 (2026) § 513.5   Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.6 (2026) § 513.6   Prerequisites to the consideration of an award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.7 (2026) § 513.7   Whistleblowers ineligible for an award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.8 (2026) § 513.8   Provision of false information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_8.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.9 (2026) § 513.9   Procedures for making a claim for a whistleblower award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.10 (2026) § 513.10   Award determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_10.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.11 (2026) § 513.11   Appeals of award determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_11.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 513.12 (2026) § 513.12   Procedures applicable to the payment of awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P513_S513_12.md)

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