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

Utah Statutes

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

Utah § 76-16-403

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-16Offenses Concerning Business Practices

Part 76-16-4Offenses Concerning Unfair Market Discrimination

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-403 (2026).

Text

(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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(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.