Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 337I
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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