Vermont § 5140 - Penalty for misrepresentation A person making application to
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§ 5140. Penalty for misrepresentation A person making application to
- a clerk for a license to marry who makes a material misrepresentation in filling the forms contained in the declaration of intention shall be deemed guilty of perjury and punished accordingly.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5140
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5140 cover?
Section 5140 ("Penalty for misrepresentation A person making application to") 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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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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