Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses

R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-18-8: False representations as to continuing truth of financial statements

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to falsely represent that a prior written financial statement remains true when it would actually be false if remade, in order to obtain benefits.

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