False statements intended to influence participation in agency programs - Penalties

(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make, utter, or publish a false statement of substance or aid or abet another person in making, uttering, or publishing a false statement of substance for the purpose of influencing the agency to allow participation in any of its programs. (b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony. Acts 1977, ch. 483, § 10; T.C.A., § 13-2333; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1993, ch. 278, § 1. (a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make, utter, or publish a false statement of substance or aid or abet another person in making, uttering, or publishing a false statement of substance for the purpose of influencing the agency to allow participation in any of its programs. (b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony. Acts 1977, ch. 483, § 10; T.C.A., § 13-2333; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1993, ch. 278, § 1.