Sec. 20-76H. Remedies for Fraudulent Applications or Misuse of Funds.

The remedies under this Section supplement any other remedy available under the law, including any remedy under Section 20-75(f)(2).

A person who submits a false or fraudulent application, or withholds material information, to obtain assistance under this Article has committed a Class A violation.

A person who violates Subsection (b), or who uses assistance from the Fund for an unauthorized purpose under Section 20-75(f), is liable for all court costs and expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the County to recover any payment, interest, or penalty.