50Strict liability offence—false or misleading statements relating to dental benefit

#### 50 Strict liability offence—false or misleading statements relating to dental benefit Offence (1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person makes, or authorises the making of, an oral or written statement; and (b) the statement is false or misleading in a material particular; and (c) the statement is capable of being used in connection with a claim for dental benefit. Penalty: 20 penalty units. Strict liability (2) An offence under subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code. Prosecution—time limit (3) Despite section 15B of the Crimes Act 1914, a prosecution for an offence under subsection (1) must be instituted within 3 years after the time at which the statement is alleged to have been made.