Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 82

82. Whosoever shall maliciously spread false news which is likely to alarm public opinion or disturb public good order or the public peace or to create a commotion among the public or among certain classes of the public, shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from one to three months: Provided that if any disturbance ensues in consequence of the offence, or if the offence has contributed to the occurrence of any disturbance, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one month but not exceeding six months and to a f ine (multa ) not exceeding one th ousand euro (€1,000) or both such fine and imprisonment. Incitement to racial hatred, etc. Added by: III.2002.19. Amended by: XI.2009.2; VIII.2012.2; XXIV .2014.13; XXXVII.2016.2. Substituted by: LXV .2021.2.