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Okla. Stat. tit. 40, § 40-1-102: Purpose of Act

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  2. Title 40

(1) Whoever makes a false statement or representation knowing

it to be false or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, to

obtain or increase any benefit or other payment under this act or

under the unemployment compensation law of any state or of the

federal government, either for himself or for any other person,

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of

not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred

Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not longer than ninety

(90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and each such

false statement or representation or failure to disclose a material

fact shall constitute a separate offense for each week of benefits.

(2) Upon conviction sentences may be suspended or upon a plea

of guilty judgment and sentencing may be deferred only upon the

condition of full restitution to the Commission of all benefits so

obtained or the excess of any benefits so increased.

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