New York § 5224 - 5224Penalty for false statements
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5224 — 5224Penalty for false statements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5224. 5224Penalty for false statements
§ 5224. Penalty for false statements. Any person and any agent or employee of a person, who knowingly files with the corporation any document required under this article, which is false or contains any material misstatement of fact shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therof shall be subject to a fine of not less than five hundred dollars, nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than thirty days.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5224
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5224 cover?
Section 5224 ("5224Penalty for false statements") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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 New York § 5224?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 5224" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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