Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268:6: False reports or testimony before state departments, board or commissioner; false entries in company books or statements; aiders or abettors

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Making false reports to state departments, testifying falsely under oath before them, or falsifying company records with intent to deceive is punishable by up to one year imprisonment and/or a fine up to $1,000.

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