2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 59: FRAUD AND FALSE PRETENSES
17 §1702. Issue of receipt containing false statement


17 ME Rev Stat § 1702 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Subchapter 2: COMMERCIAL FRAUDS

§1702. Issue of receipt containing false statement

A warehouseman, or any officer, agent or servant of a warehouseman, who fraudulently issues or aids in fraudulently issuing a receipt for goods knowing that it contains any false statement, shall be guilty of a crime, and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both.

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