Alabama Code 25-2-25. Penalties for violations of chapter or rules or regulations of board of appeals; false statements under oath
Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 25-2-25
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- oath: includes affirmation. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
Any person who violates or fails or refuses to comply with any requirement of this chapter or any lawful rule or regulation of the board of appeals adopted pursuant thereto, for which no penalty has been otherwise provided, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00 or shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both so fined and imprisoned, for each such offense. Each day such violation, omission, failure, or refusal continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person who shall knowingly testify falsely, under oath, or shall knowingly make, give, or produce any false statement or false evidence under oath to the Secretary of Labor, or an officer of the Department of Labor designated by him or to any member of the board of appeals, shall be guilty of perjury.