Section 21-6004 - Presenting a false claim; permitting a false claim(a) Presenting a false claim is, with the intent to defraud, presenting a claim or demand which is false in whole or in part, to a public officer or body authorized to audit, allow or pay such claim.(b) Permitting a false claim is the auditing, allowing or paying of any claim or demand made upon the state or any subdivision thereof or other governmental instrumentality within the state by a public officer or public employee who knows such claim or demand is false or fraudulent in whole or in part.(c)(1) Presenting a false claim or permitting a false claim for: (A) $25,000 or more is a severity level 7, nonperson felony;(B) at least $1,000 but less than $25,000 is a severity level 9, nonperson felony; and(C) less than $1,000 is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.(2) Upon conviction of permitting a false claim, a public officer or public employee shall forfeit the officer or employee's office or employment.L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3904; L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3905; L. 1992, ch. 298, § 63; L. 1992, ch. 298, § 64; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 129; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 130; L. 1994, ch. 291, § 37; L. 1994, ch. 291, § 38; L. 2006, ch. 194, § 23; L. 2006, ch. 194, § 24; May 25; May 25; L. 2010, ch. 136, § 168, 7/1/2011.