2C:28-3. Unsworn falsification to authorities
a. Statements Under Penalty. A person commits a crime
of the fourth degree if he makes a written false statement which he does
not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice,
authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are
punishable.
b. In general. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if, with
purpose to mislead a public servant in performing his function, he:
(1) Makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true;
(2) Purposely creates a false impression in a written application for
any pecuniary or other benefit, by omitting information necessary to
prevent statements therein from being misleading;
(3) Submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or
(4) Submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary-mark, or other object which he knows to be false.
c. Perjury provisions applicable. Subsections c. and d. of section
2C:28-1 and subsection c. of 2C:28-2 apply to the present section.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:28-3, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1981, c. 290, s. 26, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.
