Delaware § 5215 - False statements; penalties.
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§ 5215. False statements; penalties.
Any person who wilfully and knowingly makes, publishes, delivers or utters a false statement orally, or in writing, or in the form of a receipt for the sale of motor fuel, for the purpose of obtaining or attempting to obtain, or to assist any other person to obtain or attempt to obtain a credit or refund or reduction of liability for taxes under this chapter, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $575, undergo imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or both.
30 Del. C. 1953, § 5215; 57 Del. Laws, c. 496, § 1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 13;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5215
What does Delaware Code § 5215 cover?
Section 5215 ("False statements; penalties.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 5215?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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