§ 18-1. False impersonation.

(a)

A person commits the offense of false impersonation if he:

(1)

Falsely represents himself to be a public servant with purpose to induce another to submit to his pretended official authority or to rely upon his pretended official acts, and

a.

Performs an act in that pretended capacity; or

b.

Causes another to act in reliance upon his pretended official authority; or

(2)

Falsely represents himself to be a person licensed to practice or engage in any profession for which a license is required by the laws of this state with purpose to induce another to rely upon such representation, and

a.

Performs an act in that pretended capacity; or

b.

Causes another to act in reliance upon such representation.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to commit an act of false impersonation.

(Code 1974, § 16-10)

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo. § 575.120.

Cross reference

City officers and employees, § 2-46 et seq.