Rhode Island General Laws 11-58-1. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter shall be to:
(1) Prohibit forgery, counterfeiting, or alteration of a transcript, diploma, or grade report of a postsecondary educational institution;
(2) Prohibit certain uses of a forged, counterfeit, or altered transcript, diploma, or grade report, including, but not limited to, obtaining employment or any license; and
(3) Provide a certain penalty for violation of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 185, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-58-1
- Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
- Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.