Tennessee § 13-23-133 - False statements intended to influence participation in agency programs — Penalties.
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§ 13-23-133. False statements intended to influence participation in agency programs — Penalties.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make, utter, or publish a false statement of substance or aid or abet another person in making, uttering, or publishing a false statement of substance for the purpose of influencing the agency to allow participation in any of its programs. A violation of this section is a Class E felony. Acts 1977, ch. 483, § 10; T.C.A., § 13-2333; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1993, ch. 278, § 1. Cross-References. Penalty for Class E felony, § 40-35-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13-23-133 ("False statements intended to influence participation in agency programs — Penalties.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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