Every person who intentionally makes or publishes any false statement, spreads any false rumor, or employs any false or fraudulent means or device, with intent to affect the market price of any kind of property, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 6 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $4,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-1-8

Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1806; SL 1977, ch 190, § 210; SL 1977, ch 305, § 15.