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N.J. Stat. § 44:8-140

False statements by applicants

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N.J. Stat. § 44:8-140, False statements by applicants, New Jersey, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1472283
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Any person applying for public assistance under the provisions of this act who shall make any false statement and by reason thereof receives benefits under the provisions of this act in excess of those to which he is or was actually entitled, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.