Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-403 — Fraudulent practice to affect market price.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 4: Offenses Concerning Unfair Market Discrimination, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-403
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(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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Is fraudulent practice to affect market price a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Fraudulent practice to affect market price is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-403.
Which Utah statute covers fraudulent practice to affect market price?
Fraudulent practice to affect market price is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-403 (Fraudulent practice to affect market price).
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