If the department, a Wisconsin Works agency, or a county department or agency under contract under s. 49.155 (1m) determines that an individual applying for or receiving benefits under s. 49.138 or ss. 49.141 to 49.161, for the purpose of establishing or maintaining eligibility for those benefits or for the purpose of increasing the value of those benefits, has committed an intentional program violation related to any provision in s. 49.138 or ss. 49.141 to 49.161 or any rule promulgated under those sections, the Wisconsin Works agency, the county department or agency under contract under s. 49.155 (1m), or the department shall deny benefits under s. 49.138 or ss. 49.141 to 49.161 to the individual as follows: 1.
(1)#
For a first intentional program violation, for 6 months.
(2)#
For a 2nd intentional program violation, for one year.
(3)#
For a 3rd intentional program violation, permanently.