(1) Whoever knowingly obtains by means of a willfully false statement, representation, or impersonation or other fraudulent device low income weatherization assistance to which he is not entitled is guilty of theft as provided in 45-6-301 , MCA.

(2) If an individual appears to have received assistance fraudulently, the local contractor must report all facts of the matter to the audit and compliance bureau. The bureau may in turn refer the matter to the department of justice or the county attorney of the county in which the recipient resides for further action.