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O.C.G.A. § 45-9-79.5 — Giving false information or testimony; liability to state | Georgia Code
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TITLE 45 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Section 9. Insuring and Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees, 45-9-1 through 45-9-110.

ARTICLE 4A INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES

45-9-79.5. Giving false information or testimony; liability to state.

  1. Any person who shall knowingly give false information or false testimony causing or intended to cause the payment of indemnification which would not otherwise be justified under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
  2. Any such person convicted under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be liable to the state for any funds paid as a result of such false information or testimony.

(Code 1981, §45-9-79.5, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 768, § 2.)

Cross references.

- Perjury, § 16-10-70.

Code Commission notes.

- Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, Code Section 45-9-109.5, as enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 768, § 2, was redesignated as Code Section 45-9-79.5.

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