Virginia § 45.2-544 - Making false statements; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-544 — Making false statements; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-544. Making false statements; penalty
A. It is unlawful for any person charged with the making of maps or other data to be furnished as provided in the Act to fail to correctly show, within the limits of error, the data required.
B. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under the Act is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 45-17; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-105; 1975, c. 520; 1978, c. 118; 1980, c. 388; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.66; 1999, c. 256; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-544
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-544 cover?
Section 45.2-544 ("Making false statements; penalty") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 45.2-544?
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