Vermont § 2904 - False swearing; false declaration
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2904 — False swearing; false declaration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2904. False swearing; false declaration
- (a) A person of whom an oath is required by law, who willfully swears falsely in regard
to any matter or thing respecting which such oath is required, shall be guilty of
perjury and punished as provided in section 2901 of this title. (b) A person who declares, certifies, or verifies in a signed writing that a statement
is true and is made under the pains and penalties of perjury, and who willfully makes
a false statement in the declaration, certification, or verification, shall be guilty
of perjury and punished as provided in section 2901 of this title. (Amended 2019, No. 77, § 5, eff. June 19, 2019.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2904
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2904 cover?
Section 2904 ("False swearing; false declaration") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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