Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 45-3-1307

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of financial institutions. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104
  • Person: means an individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, trust, estate, unincorporated association, company, or corporation organized under the laws of this or any other state, the United States or foreign country. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104

It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to willfully and knowingly swear or affirm falsely when being examined under oath by any examiner or by the commissioner, or a hearing examiner in regard to any matter.