N.Y. Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law § 55: Penalty for false representation

§ 55. Penalty for false representation. If for the purpose of

obtaining any benefit or payment under the provisions of this chapter,

or for the purpose of influencing any determination regarding any

benefit or payment under the provisions of this chapter, either for

himself or for any other person, any person wilfully makes a false

statement or representation, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.