Alaska § 24.25.060 - Oath and penalty for violation of oath.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 24.25.060 — Oath and penalty for violation of oath., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.25.060. Oath and penalty for violation of oath.
The president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives and the chairman of every committee of either body may administer an oath to a witness appearing before the respective bodies. A person who wilfully swears or affirms falsely concerning any matter material to the subject under investigation or inquiry is guilty of perjury and upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 24.25.060 cover?
Section 24.25.060 ("Oath and penalty for violation of oath.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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