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Section 1205 – Public assistance fraud defined.

Effective 5/12/2015 76-8-1205. Public assistance fraud defined. Each of the following persons, who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly commits any of the following acts, is guilty of public assistance fraud: (1) a person who uses, transfers, acquires, traffics in, falsifies, or possesses SNAP benefits as defined in Section 35A-1-102, a SNAP identification card, a certificate of […]

Section 1206 – Penalties for public assistance fraud.

76-8-1206. Penalties for public assistance fraud. (1) The severity of the offense of public assistance fraud is classified in accordance with the value of payments, assistance, or other benefits received, misappropriated, claimed, or applied for as follows: (a) second degree felony if the value is or exceeds $5,000; (b) third degree felony if the value […]

Section 1301 – False statements regarding unemployment compensation — Penalties.

76-8-1301. False statements regarding unemployment compensation — Penalties. (1) (a) A person who makes a false statement or representation knowing it to be false or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or under the Unemployment Compensation Law […]

Section 1401 – Definitions.

76-8-1401. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Chief administrator” means the principal of a school or the chief administrator of a school that does not have a principal, and includes the administrator’s designee or representative. (2) “School” means an elementary school or a secondary school that: (a) is a public or private school; and […]

Section 1201 – Definitions.

Effective 5/12/2015 76-8-1201. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Client” means a person who receives or has received public assistance. (2) “Overpayment” has the same meaning as defined in Section 35A-3-102. (3) “Provider” has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-11-103. (4) “Public assistance” has the same meaning as defined in Section 35A-1-102. […]

Section 1202 – Application of part.

76-8-1202. Application of part. (1) This part does not apply to offenses by providers under the state’s Medicaid program that are actionable under Title 26, Chapter 20, Utah False Claims Act. (2) (a) Section 35A-1-503 applies to criminal actions taken under this part. (b) The repayment of funds or other benefits obtained in violation of […]

Section 1203 – Disclosure required — Penalty.

76-8-1203. Disclosure required — Penalty. (1) Each person who applies for public assistance shall disclose to the state agency administering the public assistance each fact that may materially affect the determination of the person’s eligibility to receive public assistance, including the person’s current: (a) marital status; (b) household composition; (c) employment; (d) earned and unearned […]