76-8-1301. False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits false statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation if the actor, to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or under the Unemployment Compensation Law of any state or of the federal government:
(a) makes a false statement or representation, knowing the representation is false; or
(b) knowingly fails to disclose a material fact.
(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is:
(i) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500;
(ii) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500;
(iii) a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or
(iv) a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000.
(b) The determination of the degree of an offense under Subsection (3)(a) is measured by the total value of all money obtained or sought to be obtained by the unlawful conduct.