§ 54-98.5. Conviction and forfeiture; false, misleading or fraudulent statements.

(a)

It is unlawful for person to willfully and knowingly make, or cause to be made, or to assist, conspire with or urge another to make, or cause to be made, any false, misleading or fraudulent oral or written statement, or to withhold or conceal material information to obtain any benefit from the system.

(b)

Any person who violates this subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in F.S. § 775.082 or § 775.083.

(c)

In addition to any applicable criminal penalty, upon conviction for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, a member or beneficiary of the system, may, in the discretion of the board, be required to forfeit the right to receive any or all benefits to which such person would otherwise be entitled under the system. For purposes of this subsection, "conviction" means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.

(Ord. No. 2007-29, § 1, 9-18-07)