(1) A person may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly make, induce, or seek to induce, the making of a false statement or false representation of a material fact with respect to the conditions or operation of an institution or facility in order that the institution or facility may qualify, upon initial certification or upon recertification, as a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or home health agency.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-3-1104

  • false representation: means a wholly or partially untrue statement or representation which is:
         (3)(a) knowingly made; and
         (3)(b) a material fact with respect to the claim. See Utah Code 26B-3-1101
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, unincorporated association, professional corporation, partnership, or other form of business association. See Utah Code 26B-3-1101
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a second degree felony.