Rhode Island § 11-49-2 - Credit Card Crime Act
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§ 11-49-2. Credit Card Crime Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-49-2
§ 11-49-2. False statement as to financial condition or identity.
A person who makes or causes to be made, either directly or indirectly, any false statement as to a material fact in writing, knowing it to be false and with intent that it be relied on respecting his or her identity or that of any other person, firm, or corporation or his or her financial condition or that of any other person, firm, or corporation, for the purpose of procuring the issuance of a credit card, violates this section and is subject to the penalties set forth in § 11-49-10(a).
History of Section.
P.L. 1969, ch. 129, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-49-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-49-2 cover?
Section 11-49-2 ("Credit Card Crime Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 11-49-2?
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