Section 326. Penalties

1. If for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or
  payment under the provisions of this  article  or  for  the  purpose  of
  influencing  any determination regarding any benefit payment, either for
  himself or another, any person shall wilfully make a false statement  or
  representation  or  fail to disclose a material fact, he shall be guilty
  of a misdemeanor.
    2. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, any person
  who for the purpose of obtaining  any  benefit  or  payment  under  this
  article,  or  for the purpose of influencing any determination regarding
  any benefit payment, knowingly makes a false statement with regard to  a
  material  fact,  shall  not be entitled to receive any benefits, cash or
  medical, for the disability claimed.