Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code
Utah Code Title 76 § 76-8-1203.1: Public assistance fraud by an applicant for public assistance.
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits public assistance fraud by intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly applying for public assistance while failing to disclose required material facts. Penalties range from class B misdemeanor to second degree felony based on the value of benefits received or misappropriated.
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