Kansas Statutes 21-6004. Presenting a false claim; permitting a false claim
(a) Presenting a false claim is, with the intent to defraud, presenting a claim or demand which is false in whole or in part, to a public officer or body authorized to audit, allow or pay such claim.
(b) Permitting a false claim is the auditing, allowing or paying of any claim or demand made upon the state or any subdivision thereof or other governmental instrumentality within the state by a public officer or public employee who knows such claim or demand is false or fraudulent in whole or in part.
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 21-6004
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
(c) (1) Presenting a false claim or permitting a false claim for:
(A) $25,000 or more is a severity level 7, nonperson felony;
(B) at least $1,000 but less than $25,000 is a severity level 9, nonperson felony; and
(C) less than $1,000 is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
(2) Upon conviction of permitting a false claim, a public officer or public employee shall forfeit the officer or employee’s office or employment.