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A person who, with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, makes, utters or issues a certificate of authenticity or any similar written instrument for a work of fine art attesting to material facts which the work does not in fact possess is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Arts and Cultural Affairs Law - ACA § 13.03. Falsifying certificates of authenticity or any similar written instrument - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/arts-and-cultural-affairs-law/aca-sect-13-03/
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