Utah § 76-6-517 - Making a false credit report.
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§ 76-6-517. Making a false credit report.
76-6-517. Making a false credit report.
| (1) | Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. |
| (2) | An actor commits making a false credit report if the actor knowingly makes a materially false or misleading written statement to obtain property or credit for himself or another. |
| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. |
| (4) | This section may not be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of a criminal investigation. |
| (5) | The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be conducted in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 11a, Seizure of Property and Contraband, through Chapter 11c, Retention of Evidence. |
Amended by Chapter 111, 2023 General Session
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Section 76-6-517 ("Making a false credit report.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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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