Penal Code section 395

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

Source: Section 395, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=395. (accessed Aug. 4, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_395

Original Source: Section 395, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=395. (last accessed May 12, 2025).