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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Perjury.Any person who intentionally and knowingly either files a false sworn complaint with the board or who gives false sworn testimony before the board or panel shall, upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, be guilty of the crime of perjury and subject to the penalty set forth in R.S. 14:123.
B. Malfeasance by member of the board. Any member of the board who knowingly and intentionally initiates action by the board or panel against any public servant, or person knowing such action to be false shall, upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, be guilty of the crime of malfeasance in office and subject to the penalty set forth in R.S. 14:134.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 42, § 1168. Perjury; malfeasance in office - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-42-sect-1168/
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