40. The following persons are liable to a fine of $250 to $1,500:(1) every person who, in order to obtain family benefits, provides information knowing it to be false or misleading, or misrepresents a material fact;
(2) every person who assists or encourages another person to obtain or receive benefits, knowing that the person is not entitled thereto;
(3) every person who fails to perform an obligation mentioned in section 5 or the second paragraph of section 16.