1029.8.61.48. The following persons are liable to a fine of $250 to $1,500:(a) every person who, in order to obtain the payment of an amount in respect of a child assistance payment, fails to provide information or provides information knowing it to be false or misleading, or misrepresents a material fact; and
(b) every person who assists or encourages another person to obtain or receive an amount in respect of a child assistance payment, knowing that the person is not entitled thereto.
Sections 72 to 78.2 of the Act respecting the Ministère du Revenu (chapter M-31) do not apply in respect of the offence provided for in the first paragraph.