§ 28-39-23 False representations to obtain benefits. – Whoever knowingly makes a false statement or representation to obtain or increase any benefit or other payment under chapters 39 – 41 of this title, either for himself or herself or for any other person, shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00), or by imprisonment not longer than thirty (30) days, or by both that fine and imprisonment; and each false statement or representation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.