2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-58 - Falsifying Educational Records
Section 11-58-1 - Purpose.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 11-58-1 (2017)

§ 11-58-1. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter shall be to:

(1) Prohibit forgery, counterfeiting, or alteration of a transcript, diploma, or grade report of a postsecondary educational institution;

(2) Prohibit certain uses of a forged, counterfeit, or altered transcript, diploma, or grade report, including, but not limited to, obtaining employment or any license; and

(3) Provide a certain penalty for violation of this chapter.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1988, ch. 185, § 1.)

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