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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In any claim or action arising for benefits payable under a standard automobile insurance policy under section 4 of P.L.1972, c. 70 (C.39:6A-4), any claim or action arising for medical expense benefits payable under a basic automobile insurance policy under section 4 of P.L.1998, c. 21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or any claim or action arising for benefits payable under a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c. 89 (C.39:6A-3.3) wherein any person obtains or attempts to obtain from any other person, insurance company or Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund any money or other thing of value by (1) falsely or fraudulently representing that the person is entitled to the benefits; (2) falsely and fraudulently making statements or presenting documentation in order to obtain or attempt to obtain the benefits; or (3) cooperates, conspires, or otherwise acts in concert with any person seeking to falsely or fraudulently obtain, or attempt to obtain, the benefits may upon conviction be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both, or in the event the sum obtained or attempted to be obtained is not more than $500, may upon conviction, be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both, as a disorderly person.
In addition to any penalties imposed by law, any person who is either found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have violated any provision of P.L.1983 c.320 (C.17:33A-1 et seq.) pertaining to automobile insurance or been convicted of any violation of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes arising out of automobile insurance fraud based on a claim for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident shall not operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of one year from the date of judgment or conviction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 39. Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation 39 § 6A-15 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation/nj-st-sect-39-6a-15/
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