Section 23 — False or misleading statement, etc.

If an individual who applies for or receives criminal defence aid —

(a)knowingly makes any false or misleading statement or representation in the application for criminal defence aid;

(b)fails to make full and frank disclosure of the individual’s means; or

(c)fails to inform the Chief Public Defender of any change to the means or other circumstances of the individual which may render him or her ineligible for criminal defence aid, the individual shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.