Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 Sec. 5333 – False statements
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1. False tax return or other document. A person who knowingly files a return, statement or other document that contains or is verified by a declaration that it is made under the penalties of perjury that the person does not believe to be true and correct in every material respect or who knowingly aids or procures the preparation or presentation in a matter arising under this Part of a return, affidavit, claim or other document that is fraudulent or is false in any material respect commits a Class D crime.
[PL 2011, c. 285, §13 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 Sec. 5333
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Person: means an individual, firm, partnership, association, society, club, corporation, financial institution, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, assignee or any other group or combination acting as a unit, the State or Federal Government or any political subdivision or agency of either government. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 Sec. 111
- Return: means any document, digital file or electronic data transmission containing information required by this Title to be reported to the State Tax Assessor. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 Sec. 111
- Tax: means the total amount required to be paid, withheld and paid over or collected and paid over with respect to estimated or actual tax liability under this Title, any credit or reimbursement allowed or paid pursuant to this Title that is recoverable by the assessor and any amount assessed by the assessor pursuant to this Title, including any interest or penalties provided by law. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 Sec. 111
2. Subsequent offense.
[PL 2009, c. 361, §32 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
P&SL 1969, c. 154, §F1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §295 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 880, §D4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §U18 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 361, §32 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 285, §13 (AMD).