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Va. Code § 63.2-1217: Provision of false information; penalty

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  1. Title 63.2. WELFARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)
  2. Subtitle III. SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
  3. Chapter 12. ADOPTION
  4. Article 1. General Provisions

Any person who knowingly and intentionally provides false information in writing and under oath, which is material to an adoptive placement shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. The Commissioner is authorized to investigate such cases and may refer the case to the attorney for the Commonwealth for prosecution.1995, cc. 772, 826, § 63.1-220.6; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.24; 2002, c. 747.

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