§ 2062 False Statement or Representation Penalty

(a)(1) An individual who intentionally makes a false statement or representation for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment or to avoid payment of any required contributions under the provisions of this chapter, whether for themselves or for any other person, after notice and opportunity for hearing, shall be prohibited from receiving benefits pursuant to this chapter for a period of not less than one year and not more than three years as determined to be appropriate by the Director.

(2) The penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any liability incurred by the individual pursuant to section 2063 of this chapter.

(b) A person who intentionally makes a false statement to avoid payment of any required contributions under the provisions of this chapter shall, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, be liable for:

(1) the full amount of unpaid contributions; and

(2) an administrative penalty of not more than $5,000.00.

(c)(1) The administrative penalty imposed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section may be collected in a civil action in Superior Court brought in the name of the Director. If the action is successful, the Director shall be entitled to recover the Division’s costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in bringing the action.

(2) Any amounts recovered and any penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Fund.