Section XXV. Every person who, having been sworn, or having taken a Solemn Affirmation under this Act, shall will

XXV. Every person who, having been sworn, or having taken a Solemn Affirmation under this Act, shall willfully give false testimony upon any examination authorized by this Act, shall be deemed guilty of perjury, and, if convicted thereof, shall be liable to fine and imprisonment, or to fine or imprisonment, which imprisonment may be at the discretion of the Court, with or without hard labor, and may extend to two years.