25-2-112.7. Crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth

25-2-112.7. Crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate - definitions. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Birth parent" means a parent who gave birth to a child born in this state. "Birth parent" also includes a person presumed to be a parent or an alleged genetic parent in accordance with sections 19-4-105 and 25-2-112 (3) or a parent who signs a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage or is recognized pursuant to section 19-4-106. (b) "Material information" means the legal name of a birth parent, the birth date of a birth parent, the mother's maiden name prior to a first marriage, if applicable, and the place of birth of a birth parent. (2) A birth parent commits the crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate if the birth parent knowingly and intentionally misrepresents material information that is used to create a child's birth certificate. (3) The crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate is a petty offense.