Maine 4.18.1542 False Statement in Application for United States Passport, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1542 is a criminal statute that makes it a crime to make any false statement in any application for a United States passport. This includes any statement made to the United States Department of State or any other agency or individual authorized to issue passports. It is a Class D crime punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. There are two types of false statements that are prohibited by this statute: (1) knowingly making any false statement or representations in an application for a passport; and (2) knowingly using any passport secured by means of any false statement or representation.
Maine 4.18.1542 False Statement in Application for United States Passport, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1542 is a criminal statute that makes it a crime to make any false statement in any application for a United States passport. This includes any statement made to the United States Department of State or any other agency or individual authorized to issue passports. It is a Class D crime punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. There are two types of false statements that are prohibited by this statute: (1) knowingly making any false statement or representations in an application for a passport; and (2) knowingly using any passport secured by means of any false statement or representation.