(1) A person commits false swearing if he knowingly makes a materially false statement, other than those prohibited by sections 18-8-502 and 18-8-503, which he does not believe to be true, under an oath required or authorized by law.
(2) False swearing is a petty offense.
L. 71: R&RE, p. 463, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-8-504. L. 77: (1) amended, p. 968, § 47, effective July 1. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3200, § 301, effective March 1, 2022.
