Idaho § 18-1903 - Use of false name in prospectus
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-1903 — Use of false name in prospectus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1903. Use of false name in prospectus
Every person who, without being authorized so to do, subscribes the name of another to, or inserts the name of another in, any prospectus, circular or other advertisement or announcement of any corporation or joint stock association, existing or intended to be formed, within intent to permit the same to be published, and thereby to lead persons to believe that the person whose name is so subscribed is an officer, agent, member or promoter of such corporation or association, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[18-1903, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 880.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-1903
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-1903 cover?
Section 18-1903 ("Use of false name in prospectus") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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