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12 U.S.C. 4202: Contents of declarationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 12-BANKS AND BANKINGCHAPTER 43-ACTIONS AGAINST PERSONS COMMITTING BANK FRAUD CRIMES
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§4202. Contents of declarations

A declaration filed pursuant to section 4201 of this title shall⁠—

(1)  set forth the name and address of the declarant and the basis for the declarant’s knowledge of the facts alleged;

(2)  allege under oath or affirmation specific facts, relating to a particular transaction or transactions, which constitute a prima facie case of a violation giving rise to an action for civil penalties under section 1833a of this title affecting a depository institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other agency or entity of the United States;

(3)  contain at least 1 new factual element necessary to establish a prima facie case that was unknown to the Government at the time of filing; and

(4)  set forth all facts supporting the allegation of a violation described in paragraph (2) known to the declarant, along with the names of material witnesses and the nature and location of documentary evidence known to the declarant.

( Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2562 , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4894 .)