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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-9-79.5. Giving false information or testimony; liability to state.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-9-79.5. Giving false information or testimony; liability to state.

(a) Any person who shall knowingly give false information or false testimony causing or intended to cause the payment of indemnification which would not otherwise be justified under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any such person convicted under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be liable to the state for any funds paid as a result of such false information or testimony.

## History

Code 1981, § 45-9-79.5, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 768, § 2.

## Cross References

Perjury, § 16-10-70.

## Code Commission Notes

Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, Code Section 45-9-109.5, as enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 768, § 2, was redesignated as Code Section 45-9-79.5.