§ 326. Penalties. 1. If for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or
payment under the provisions of this article or for the purpose of
influencing any determination regarding any benefit payment, either for
himself or another, any person shall wilfully make a false statement or
representation or fail to disclose a material fact, he shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor.

2. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, any person
who for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment under this
article, or for the purpose of influencing any determination regarding
any benefit payment, knowingly makes a false statement with regard to a
material fact, shall not be entitled to receive any benefits, cash or
medical, for the disability claimed.