N.J.S. § 39:6A-15 Penalties For False and Fraudulent Representation

• Library: New Jersey Permanent Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through L. 2023, c. 194.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.J.S. § 39:6A-15

In any claim or action arising for benefits payable under a standard automobile insurance policy under section 4 of P.L. 1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), any claim or action arising for medical expense benefits payable under a basic automobile insurance policy under section 4 of P.L. 1998, c. 21(C.39:6A-3.1) or any claim or action arising for benefits payable under a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L. 2003, c. 89(C.39:6A-3.3) wherein any person obtains or attempts to obtain from any other person, insurance company or Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund any money or other thing of value by (1) falsely or fraudulently representing that the person is entitled to the benefits; (2) falsely and fraudulently making statements or presenting documentation in order to obtain or attempt to obtain the benefits; or (3) cooperates, conspires, or otherwise acts in concert with any person seeking to falsely or fraudulently obtain, or attempt to obtain, the benefits may upon conviction be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than three yea...