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SB 754 False or misleading application college admission or employ; penalty.

Introduced by: Jay O'Brien | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

False or misleading applications for college admission or employment; civil penalty. Creates a civil penalty for any person to intentionally include false or misleading information in any application or supporting documents for admission or employment at a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth or in any documents submitted in support thereof. Any person who violates any provisions of this section may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. All civil penalties paid to the Commonwealth pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Literary Fund.

The Office of the Attorney General, on behalf of the governing board of the relevant institution, may bring a cause of action in the circuit court having jurisdiction where the person resides or where the institution is located for a civil penalty against any person who knowingly submits such false or misleading information.


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