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Wisconsin Statutes Banking and Finance (Ch. 214 to 225) § 221.1004. False statements

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Prohibition. An officer, director or employee of a bank may not do any of the following:

(a) Willfully and knowingly subscribe to or make, or cause to be made, any false statement or false entry in the books of the bank.

(b) Knowingly subscribe to or exhibit false papers with the intent to deceive any person authorized to examine the affairs of the bank.

(c) Knowingly make, state, or publish any false report or statement of the bank.

(2) Penalties. Any person who violates sub. (1) is guilty of a Class F felony.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Banking and Finance (Ch. 214 to 225) § 221.1004. False statements - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/banking-and-finance-ch-214-to-225/wi-st-221-1004/

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