Mississippi · Mississippi Code of 1972 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
Miss. Code § 43-17-25: Miss. Code Ann. § 43-17-25
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Obtaining or attempting to obtain TANF assistance through false statements, impersonation, or fraud—or helping a child do so—is a criminal offense punishable by fine up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment up to 12 months.
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