(a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a document required to be given to the Department in connection with the Program.
(2) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report to influence the action of the Department in connection with the Program.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.