O.C.G.A. § 2-19-7

Any person who asserts a false claim under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in such Code section. Upon conviction thereof, such person shall further forfeit any benefit received pursuant to this chapter and shall reimburse and repay the state for payments received or paid on his or her behalf pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter.