§ 11-7-402 - Coal Mine Examining Board -- Power to administer oaths. - Arkansas Statutes

11-7-402. Coal Mine Examining Board -- Power to administer oaths.

(a) In order to more effectively carry out the intentions and purposes of this section and 11-7-409 -- 11-7-414, members of the Coal Mine Examining Board shall have the power to administer oaths to any and all persons who are applicants, or who may vouch, in any manner, for the previous service or qualifications of any applicant in order to obtain for him a certificate pursuant to this section and 11-7-409 -- 11-7-414.

(b) Any person who shall falsely testify or swear to any matter material to such examination or to the service or qualification of any applicant shall be deemed guilty of perjury and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by the laws of the State of Arkansas against those who commit perjury.