N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 326: Penalties

§ 326. Penalties. 1. If for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or

payment under the provisions of this article or for the purpose of

influencing any determination regarding any benefit payment, either for

himself or another, any person shall wilfully make a false statement or

representation or fail to disclose a material fact, he shall be guilty

of a misdemeanor.

2. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, any person

who for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment under this

article, or for the purpose of influencing any determination regarding

any benefit payment, knowingly makes a false statement with regard to a

material fact, shall not be entitled to receive any benefits, cash or

medical, for the disability claimed.