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      21-4005.   Maliciously circulating false rumors concerning financial status. (a) Maliciously circulating false rumors concerning financial status is maliciously and without probable cause circulating or causing to be circulated any false rumor with intent to injure the financial standing or reputation of any bank, financial or business institution or the financial standing of any individual in this state, or making any statement or circulating or assisting in circulating any false rumor or report for the purpose of injuring the financial standing of any bank, financial or business institution or of any individual in this state.

      (b)   Maliciously circulating false rumors concerning financial status is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.

      History:   L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-4005; L. 1992, ch. 239, § 188; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 136; July 1.