An officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof or other person authorized by law to make or give a certificate or other writing who knowingly makes and delivers such a certificate or writing containing any statement which he knows to be false shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years.
History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 34, § 16; Code 1933, § 26-2311, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 1 - Abuse of Governmental Office
§ 16-10-1. Violation of Oath by Public Officer
§ 16-10-3. Using Private Funds for Law Enforcement; Off-Duty Employment of Law Enforcement Officers
§ 16-10-4. Influencing of Legislative Action by State and Local Government Officers or Employees
§ 16-10-9. Acceptance of Office or Employment in More Than One Branch of Government