Section 53a-161d - Paying a kickback: Class D felony(a) A person is guilty of paying a kickback when he knowingly offers or pays any benefit, in cash or kind, to any person with intent to influence such person: (1) To refer an individual, or to arrange for the referral of an individual, for the furnishing of any goods, facilities or services for which a claim for benefits or reimbursement has been filed with a local, state or federal agency; or(2) to purchase, lease, order or arrange for or recommend the purchasing, leasing or ordering of any goods, facilities or services for which a claim of benefits or reimbursement has been filed with a local, state or federal agency.(b) Paying a kickback is a class D felony.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-161d
( P.A. 96-169, S. 12; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 98-1, S. 38, 121.)