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title: "RSA 96 False Statements Relative to Public Works or Contracts"
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# RSA 96 False Statements Relative to Public Works or Contracts

## 96:1 False Certification; Penalty. {#sec_96-1}

If any officer or employee of the state who is responsible for certification of any work progress report, invoice, manifest or other document used as a basis for payment of any money appropriated under any capital or other budget act shall knowingly or wilfully make or certify any false statement in connection therewith, he shall be guilty of a class B felony.
Source. 1950, 5, part 25:4, par. 33-a. RSA 96:1. 1973, 528:31, eff. at 11:59 P.M., Oct. 31, 1973.

## 96:2 False Statement; Penalty. {#sec_96-2}

If any officer or employee of the state in performing the duty of awarding any contract as a result of competitive bid, required under any capital budget act, shall knowingly or wilfully make or certify any false statement in connection therewith or shall recommend to the governor and council the approval of any such award to other than the lowest responsible bidder, except as provided by law, he shall be guilty of a class B felony.
Source. 1950, 5, part 25:4, par. 33-b. RSA 96:2. 1973, 528:32, eff. at 11:59 P.M., Oct. 31, 1973.