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A. It is unlawful for any person to obtain, or for any person to wilfully aid or abet another to obtain, town assistance to which the person is not entitled, or in an amount greater than that to which the person is justly entitled, by means of a wilfully false statement or representation, by failing to disclose a material fact, by impersonation, or by any other fraudulent device.

B. As used in this section, "town assistance" means any financial benefit provided to an individual person by or on behalf of the Town of Breckenridge based upon a determination of the recipient's income and expenses, assets, or other financial resources of any kind, including, but not limited to, monetary grants, stipends, and scholarships.

C. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be required to provide restitution to the town in the full amount of town assistance unlawfully obtained. No portion of the required restitution may be suspended or waived by the court.

D. Any person convicted of violating this section is disqualified from receiving any town assistance for a period of five (5) years following the date of such conviction. (Ord. 1, Series 2008)