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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 1§ 31200 False Statements To Commissioner

§ 31200 False Statements To Commissioner

Corporations Code·California
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§ 31200 False Statements To Commissioner

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie on forms you send to the government about important stuff.
  • •You can't leave out important facts that the form asks for.
  • •If something big changes after you send the form, you have to tell them.

Example

You fill out a form to get a license for your business, but you lie about how much money you make.

This is breaking the law because you didn't tell the truth on an important form.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31200 False Statements To Commissioner

It is unlawful for any person willfully to make any untrue statement of a material fact in any application, notice or report filed with the commissioner under this law, or willfully to omit to state in any such application, notice, or report any material fact which is required to be stated therein, or fail to notify the commissioner of any material change as required by Section 31123. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1400.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

untrue statementmaterial factcommissionerSection 31123

Related Statutes

  • § 31202 False Disclosure Statements
  • § 31204 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited
  • § 25166 False Statements Prohibited
  • § 25245 False Statements Prohibited
  • § 28800 False Statements To Commissioner

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 31200.
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