Source: https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/22-2404.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 20:25:13+00:00

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D.C. Law Library - § 22–2404. False swearing.
↪ § 22–2404. False swearing.
(a) A person commits the offense of false swearing if under oath or affirmation he or she wilfully makes a false statement, in writing, that is in fact material and the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths.
(b) Any person convicted of false swearing shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.
This section is referenced in § 2-1831.13.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “not more than $2,500” in (b).
Compromises and agreements concerning recordation tax on deeds, penalties for certain acts, see § 42-1110.
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 205(z) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).

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