California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §11482.5: Any person who knowingly makes more than one application for aid with the intent of establishing multiple entitlements for any person for the same period, or who makes an application for aid by claimi

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who knowingly submits multiple aid applications to create duplicate benefits, uses false identity claims, or applies for fictitious persons commits a felony subject to prosecution.

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Any person who knowingly makes more than one application for aid with the intent of establishing multiple entitlements for any person for the same period, or who makes an application for aid by claiming a false identity for any person or by making an application for a fictitious or nonexistent person, is guilty of a felony and shall be subject to prosecution under the provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 10980) of Part 2.

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