§ 4903. False swearing.

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(a)False swearing in official matters.-- A person who makes a false statement under oath or equivalent affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made, when he does not believe the statement to be true is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if:

(1)the falsification occurs in an official proceeding; or

(2)the falsification is intended to mislead a public servant in performing his official function.

(b)Other false swearing.-- A person who makes a false statement under oath or equivalent affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made, when he does not believe the statement to be true, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree, if the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths.

(c)Perjury provisions applicable.-- Section 4902(c) through

(f)of this title (relating to perjury) applies to this section.

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Cross References. Section 4903 is referred to in sections 1310, 1518, 1602, 3905 of Title 4 (Amusements); section 3505 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports); section 15511 of Title 16 (Counties); section 1714 of Title 25 (Elections); section 4110 of Title 27 (Environmental Resources); sections 5552, 5947, 9543.1 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 2304 of Title 68 (Real and Personal Property).

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