13 USC 213 - False statements, certificates, and information

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 213.

False statements, certificates, and information

(a)

Whoever, being an officer or employee referred to in subchapter II of chapter 1 of this title, willfully and knowingly swears or affirms falsely as to the truth of any statement required to be made or subscribed by him under oath by or under authority of this title, shall be guilty of perjury, and shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(b)

Whoever, being an officer or employee referred to in subchapter II of chapter 1 of this title—

(1)

willfully and knowingly makes a false certificate or fictitious return; or

(2)

knowingly or willfully furnishes or causes to be furnished, or, having been such an officer or employee, knowingly or willfully furnished or caused to be furnished, directly or indirectly, to the Secretary or to any other officer or employee of the Department of Commerce or bureau or agency thereof, any false statement or false information with reference to any inquiry for which he was authorized and required to collect information provided for in this title—

shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(Aug. 31, 1954, ch. 1158, 68 Stat. 1022.)

cite as: 13 USC 213