Section 16. False statements and affidavits  


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  • Any person who shall in any
      affidavit or statement required or provided for in this article wilfully
      and falsely swear in regard to any material fact as to the competency of
      any person for whose marriage the license in question or concerning  the
      procuring  or  issuing  of which such affidavit or statement may be made
      shall be deemed guilty of perjury and on  conviction  thereof  shall  be
      punished as provided by the statutes of this state.