53-9-111 Penalty for fraudulently obtaining benefits

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MT Code › Title 53 › Chapter 9 › Part 1 › Section 53-9-111

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53-9-111 . Penalty for fraudulently obtaining benefits. Any person who knowingly makes a false claim or a false statement or uses any other fraudulent device in connection with any claim is guilty of theft as provided in 45-6-301 and upon conviction shall, in addition to being punished as provided by that section, forfeit and repay any compensation paid under this part.

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