District Of Columbia § 26-1320 - Wilful false swearing; misappropriation.

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§ 26-1320. Wilful false swearing; misappropriation.

26-1320

Any wilful false swearing in regard to any certificate or report or public notice required by the provisions of this chapter shall be perjury and shall be punished as such according to the laws of the District of Columbia. Any misappropriation of any of the money of any corporation or company formed under this chapter, or of any money, funds, or property intrusted to it, shall be held to be theft, and shall be punished as such under the laws of said District.

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What does D.C. Code § 26-1320 cover?

Section 26-1320 ("Wilful false swearing; misappropriation.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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