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s 263A

False affidavits

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Part XIVOffences

263A False affidavits

A person who intentionally makes a false statement in an affidavit to be used for the purposes of this Act commits an offence and is punishable:

(a)

upon summary conviction—by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units, or both; or

(b)

upon conviction on indictment—by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 4 years.

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