Delaware § 1007 Penalties

Delaware Statutes

§ 1007 — Penalties

Delaware § 1007

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Ch. 10FRAUDULENT ACTS

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Del. Code tit. 31, § 1007 (2026).

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(a)Whoever knowingly violates §§ 1003, 1004(2) and 1006 of this title shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor; provided, that, where the value of assistance benefits, payments or other property is $500 or more, but less than $10,000, the violator shall be guilty of a class E felony; further provided, that, where the value of assistance, benefits, payments or other property is $10,000 or more, the violator shall be guilty of a class C felony.

(b)Whoever violates § 1004(1) of this title, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(c)Whoever violates §§ 1004(3) and (4) and 1005 of this title, shall be guilty of a class E felony.

(d)In addition to the penalties provided herein, every provider convicted under this chapter shall make full restitution of the money, goods or services or the

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(a) Whoever knowingly violates §§ 1003, 1004(2) and 1006 of this title shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor; provided, that, where the value of assistance benefits, payments or other property is $500 or more, but less than $10,000, the violator shall be guilty of a class E felony; further provided, that, where the value of assistance, benefits, payments or other property is $10,000 or more, the violator shall be guilty of a class C felony.

(b) Whoever violates § 1004(1) of this title, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(c) Whoever violates §§ 1004(3) and (4) and 1005 of this title, shall be guilty of a class E felony.

(d) In addition to the penalties provided herein, every provider convicted under this chapter shall make full restitution of the money, goods or services or the value of those goods or services unlawfully received, plus interest on that amount at the rate of 1.5% per month, for the period from the date upon which payment was made to the date upon which repayment is made to the State.

(e) Upon conviction under this chapter, such provider shall not be eligible for any further participation in the Delaware Public Assistance Program; provided, however, that where the community interest would be adversely affected, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, or the Secretary’s designee, shall, upon petition of the provider, conduct a hearing on the record, to determine the need for a comparable provider to render the needed services to the community, and whether this provider’s continued participation in the program is in the best interest of the State. Where this is established, the provider may continue in the program under such conditions as the Secretary may impose.