# Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979, Section 8: Fraudulent statements etc.


Any person who, for the purpose of obtaining a payment under this Act, whether for himself or some other person—
(a) knowingly makes any false statement or representation; or
(b) produces or furnishes or causes or knowingly allows to be produced or furnished any document or information which he knows to be false in a material particular,
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/41/section/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pneumoconiosis-etc-workers-compensation-act-1979/section-8
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