Utah Statutes

§ 76-16-403 — Fraudulent practice to affect market price.

Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-16 Offenses Concerning Business Practices·Part 76-16-4 Offenses Concerning Unfair Market Discrimination
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-16-101, and 76-16-401 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits fraudulent practice to affect market price if the actor willfully makes or publishes a false statement, spreads a false rumor, or employs any other false or fraudulent means or device, with the intent to affect the market price of any kind of property.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is:
(3)(a) a class B misdemeanor; and
(3)(b) subject to a fine of not less than $500 and no more than $4,000 for each offense.

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Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

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