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Statutes > Washington > Title-9a > 9a-72 > 9a-72-030Perjury in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree if, in an examination under oath under the terms of a contract of insurance, or with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her duty, he or she makes a materially false statement, which he or she knows to be false under an oath required or authorized by law.
(2) Perjury in the second degree is a class C felony.
[2001 c 171 § 3. Prior: 1995 c 285 § 31; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.030.]
Notes: Purpose -- Effective date -- 2001 c 171: See notes following RCW 9A.72.010.
Effective date -- 1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
