Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 705/8.17. Oaths; power of board to administer; perjury

§ 8.17. In order to more effectively carry out the intention and purposes of this Article, the Mining Board shall have power to administer oaths to any and all persons who are applicants or may vouch in any manner for the service or qualification of any applicant in order to obtain for him a certificate hereunder, and any person who shall wilfully and falsely swear or testify as to any matter material to such examination or as to the service or qualification of any applicant shall be deemed guilty of perjury and shall be subject to the penalties thereof as prescribed by the criminal code of this State.