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Can you summarize MSCO 97-19-11?
False Pretenses and Cheats > Credit cards; procuring issuance by false statements.
Short Summary
This provision, found in the Mississippi Code 1972 under the Crimes section, pertains to the offense of procuring the issuance of a credit card through false statements. It states that any person who makes or causes to be made false statements in writing, with the intent that it be relied upon, for the purpose of obtaining a credit card, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The provision does not specify any exemptions. The penalties for violating this provision are not explicitly mentioned. This provision can be found under the False Pretenses and Cheats section of the Mississippi Code 1972.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who makes or causes to be made false statements in writing with intent to procure the issuance of a credit card
What does it govern?
Procuring issuance of credit cards by false statements
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Guilty of a misdemeanor
Jurisdiction
Mississippi