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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person who, with intent to defraud, obtains personal credit or credit for another from a bank, trust company, savings association, or credit union, by means of a present or past false representation as to the person's or another's financial ability may be sentenced as follows:
(1) if no money or property is obtained by the defendant by means of such credit, to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $300, or both; or
(2) if money or property is so obtained, the value thereof shall be determined as provided insection 609.52, subdivision 1, clause (3) and the person obtaining the credit may be sentenced as provided insection 609.52, subdivision 3.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Crimes; Expungement; Victims (Ch. 609-624) § 609.82. Fraud in obtaining credit - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/crimes-expungement-victims-ch-609-624/mn-st-sect-609-82/
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