2011 Utah Code
Title 76 Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government
Section 503 False or inconsistent statements.

76-8-503. False or inconsistent statements.
A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if:
(1) (a) he makes a false statement under oath or affirmation or swears or affirms the truth of the statement previously made and he does not believe the statement to be true if:
(i) the falsification occurs in an official proceeding, or is made with a purpose to mislead a public servant in performing his official functions; or
(ii) the statement is one which is authorized by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths; or
(b) he makes inconsistent statements under oath or affirmation, both within the period of limitations, one of which is false and not believed by him to be true.
(2) A person is not guilty under this section if the falsification is retracted before it becomes manifest that the falsification was or would be exposed.

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