Utah § 76-8-1301 - False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation.

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§ 76-8-1301. False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation.

Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-1301.  False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits false statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation if the actor, to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or under the Unemployment Compensation Law of any state or of the federal government:
(a)makes a false statement or representation, knowing the representation is false; or
(b)knowingly fails to disclose a material fact.
(3)
(a)A violation of Subsection (2) is:
(i)a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500;
(ii)a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500;
(iii)a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or
(iv)a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000.
(b)The determination of the degree of an offense under Subsection (3)(a) is measured by the total value of all money obtained or sought to be obtained by the unlawful conduct.


Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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