California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §44059: The willful making of any false statement or entry with regard to a material matter in any oath, affidavit, certificate of compliance or noncompliance, or application form which is required by this ch

Felony

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Willfully making false statements in oaths, affidavits, certificates, or applications required by specified chapters constitutes perjury, punishable under the Penal Code.

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The willful making of any false statement or entry with regard to a material matter in any oath, affidavit, certificate of compliance or noncompliance, or application form which is required by this chapter or Chapter 20.3 (commencing with Section 9880) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, constitutes perjury and is punishable as provided in the Penal Code.

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