Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 337I

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337I. Whosoever, knowingly with intent to cause harm, shall engage in actions that impact the integrity of electronic communications or with intent to spread false news shall use an electronic mail addres s or website domain likely to deceive the recipient as to the identi ty of the person transmitting the information or news or otherwise make use of an electronic communication network or apparatus for any of the pu rposes mentioned above, shall be guilty of an offence and shall on con viction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to a fine (multa ) not exceeding ten thousand euro (€10,000), or both such imprisonment and fine. PART III OF CONTRA VENTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS Title I OF CONTRA VENTIONS Sub-title I OF CONTRAVENTIONS AFFECTING PUBLIC ORDER Contraventions affecting public order.

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