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Pennsylvania · Through 2025-12-08 (Statute Update stamp, 71 Pa.C.S.)

71 Pa.C.S. § 2702: False statements made under oath and concealing information.

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  1. Title 71 - STATE GOVERNMENT
  2. PART III CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
  3. CHAPTER 27 PROHIBITIONS, PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT

(a) Perjury.--An individual who makes a false statement under oath on an application or other paper filed with the Office of Administration, in an investigation conducted by or under the direction of the Office of Administration or in proceedings arising under this chapter, commits perjury and shall be punished under the provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 49 (relating to falsification and intimidation).

(b) Concealing information.--An individual who intentionally fails to disclose a material fact or in any manner conceals information in order to obtain employment or promotion under this part shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be removed from all eligible lists for a period of time to be determined by the Office of Administration and, if appointed or promoted, be summarily removed.

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