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175.40 – Issuing a false certificate

§ 175.40 Issuing a false certificate.

A person is guilty of issuing a false certificate when, being a public
servant authorized by law to make or issue official certificates or
other official written instruments, and with intent to defraud, deceive
or injure another person, he issues such an instrument, or makes the
same with intent that it be issued, knowing that it contains a false
statement or false information.

Issuing a false certificate is a class E felony.

Criminal Laws NY

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