Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances

Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.465: PRESENTING FALSE CLAIMS TO PUBLIC OFFICER OR BODY

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to present a false claim to a public officer or body for payment with intent to defraud. The offense is treated as an attempt to commit theft of public funds.

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