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This bill creates a new crime in Louisiana called fraudulent representation of military service or awards, making it illegal to falsely claim to have received or possess military honors or service records that were not actually earned or granted, with the intent to deceive for personal gain or advantage. The bill specifies different penalties based on the severity of the misrepresentation, with minor offenses resulting in fines and/or jail time, more serious offenses involving specific high-level military awards like the Congressional Medal of Honor leading to higher fines and longer prison sentences, and the most severe offenses occurring when the fraudulent claim results in obtaining benefits reserved for service members or veterans, which carry the highest penalties and require restitution. An "award" is defined broadly to include medals, ribbons, badges, and insignia, while a "service record" refers to official documentation of a person's military achievements and actions, and a "veteran" is defined as anyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces, reserve forces, or any state's national guard.

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