Virginia Code 13.1-612: Penalty for signing false document
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to sign a document that the person knows is false in any material respect with intent that the document be delivered to the Commission for filing.
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 13.1-612
- Commission: means the State Corporation Commission of Virginia. See Virginia Code 13.1-603
- Document: means (i) any tangible medium on which information is inscribed, and includes handwritten, typed, printed, or similar instruments and copies of such instruments, or (ii) an electronic record. See Virginia Code 13.1-603
- Person: includes an individual and an entity. See Virginia Code 13.1-603
B. Anyone who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 13.1-134; 1958, c. 564; 1975, c. 500; 1985, c. 522; 2019, c. 734.