Section 23-50-104 - Circulation of false rumor injurious to bank

A person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor whenever he or she:(1) Maliciously, and without cause, circulates or causes to be circulated, either verbally or in writing, any rumor with the intent to injuriously affect the financial standing or reputation of any bank doing business in this state;(2) Makes any statement or circulates or assists in circulating any false rumor for the purpose of injuring the financial standing of any bank; or(3) Seeks either by word or action to start a run upon a bank or connives or conspires with any parties for the purpose of injuring the standing or reputation or starting a run on the bank.Acts 1997, No. 89, § 1.