(a) Offense defined.--A false statement made under oath in an application or other paper filed with the commission, in an investigation conducted by or under the direction of the commission or in proceedings arising under this part, shall be perjury and punishable under the provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 49 (relating to falsification and intimidation).
(b) Penalty.--An individual intentionally failing to disclose a material fact or in any manner concealing information in order to obtain employment or promotion under this part shall, in addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter, be removed from all eligible lists for a period of time to be determined by the Office of Administration and, if appointed or promoted, be summarily removed.