§ 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.