Virginia Code 13.1-1006: Penalty for signing false documents
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to sign a document he 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 13.1-1006
- Commission: means the State Corporation Commission of Virginia. See Virginia Code 13.1-1002
- Person: includes a protected series. See Virginia Code 13.1-1002
- Sign: means , with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, to execute or adopt a tangible symbol or to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. See Virginia Code 13.1-1002
B. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor.
1991, c. 168.