Utah Code 7-1-801. False statement derogatory to financial condition of depository institution a misdemeanor — Exemptions
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(1) Any person who willfully and knowingly makes or circulates or transmits to another any statement or rumor, written, printed, or by word of mouth, which is untrue in fact and is directly or by inference derogatory to the financial condition or standing of any depository institution, or who knowingly counsels, aids, procures, or induces another to state, transmit, or circulate any such statement or rumor, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 7-1-801
- Department: means the Department of Financial Institutions. See Utah Code 7-1-103
- Depository institution: means a bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, industrial bank, credit union, or other institution that:(8)(a) holds or receives deposits, savings, or share accounts;(8)(b) issues certificates of deposit; or(8)(c) provides to its customers other depository accounts that are subject to withdrawal by checks, drafts, or other instruments or by electronic means to effect third party payments. See Utah Code 7-1-103
- Person: means :
(27)(a) an individual;(27)(b) a corporation;(27)(c) a limited liability company;(27)(d) a partnership;(27)(e) a trust;(27)(f) an association;(27)(g) a joint venture;(27)(h) a pool;(27)(i) a syndicate;(27)(j) a sole proprietorship;(27)(k) an unincorporated organization; or(27)(l) any form of business entity. See Utah Code 7-1-103- State: means , unless the context demands otherwise:
(33)(a) a state;(33)(b) the District of Columbia; or(33)(c) the territories of the United States. See Utah Code 7-1-103(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the exchange of information between personnel of the department and the personnel of other regulatory and deposit insurance agencies in the discharge of regulatory duties, which communications are considered absolutely privileged. - Person: means :