(a) A person commits an offense if the person makes a false representation, knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, to:
(1) prevent or reduce the payment of benefits to an individual entitled to the benefits;
(2) avoid becoming or remaining subject to this subtitle; or
(3) avoid or reduce any contribution or other payment required from an employing unit under this subtitle.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.