Iowa Code 504.120 – Penalty for signing false document
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1. A person commits an offense by signing a document the person knows is false in any material respect with intent that the document be delivered to the secretary of state for filing.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Serious misdemeanor | up to 1 year | between $430 and $2,560 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 504.120
- filing: means filed in the office of the secretary of state. See Iowa Code 504.141
- Person: includes any individual or entity. See Iowa Code 504.141
- Secretary: means the corporate officer to whom the board of directors has delegated responsibility under section 504. See Iowa Code 504.141
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. An offense under this section is a serious misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars.