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2022 New York Laws
DOM - Domestic Relations
Article 3 - Solemnization, Proof and Effect of Marriage
16 - False Statements and Affidavits.

Universal Citation:
NY Dom Rel L § 16 (2022)
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§ 16. False statements and affidavits. Any person who shall in any affidavit or statement required or provided for in this article wilfully and falsely swear in regard to any material fact as to the competency of any person for whose marriage the license in question or concerning the procuring or issuing of which such affidavit or statement may be made shall be deemed guilty of perjury and on conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by the statutes of this state.


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