Pennsylvania § 2702 - False statements made under oath and concealing information.
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§ 2702. False statements made under oath and concealing information.
(a) Perjury.--An individual who makes a false statement under oath on an application or other paper filed with the Office of Administration, in an investigation conducted by or under the direction of the Office of Administration or in proceedings arising under this chapter, commits perjury and shall be punished under the provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 49 (relating to falsification and intimidation).
(b) Concealing information.--An individual who intentionally fails to disclose a material fact or in any manner conceals information in order to obtain employment or promotion under this part shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be removed from all eligible lists for a period of time to be determined by the Office of Administration and, if appointed or promoted, be summarily removed.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2702 cover?
Section 2702 ("False statements made under oath and concealing information.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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