(a) Any person who makes any false affidavit, or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this act to be sworn to or affirmed, is guilty of perjury.
(b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment as other persons committing perjury are punishable.
History. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 36; Pope's Dig., § 6860; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-340.
Meaning of “this act”. See note to § 27-16-301.
Case Notes
Cited: Sievers v. City of Fort Smith, 320 Ark. 136, 894 S.W.2d 940 (1995).