§ 21-1621. Forgery a felony.  


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  • Forgery is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary as follows:

    1.  Forgery in the first degree by imprisonment not less than seven (7) years nor more than twenty (20) years; and

    2.  Forgery in the second degree not exceeding seven (7) years.

R.L. 1910, § 2644.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 377, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 269, eff. July 1, 1999.

Note

NOTE:  Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 377 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.