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Section 268A — Communicating false information of harmful thing

As in force on 1 July 2020.

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268A.Communicating false information of harmful thing

Any person who transmits or communicates or causes to be transmitted or communicated information —

(a)which contains a reference to the presence in any place or location or in any conveyance or means of transportation of any thing that is likely to cause hurt or damage to property by any means; and

(b)that person knows that such reference is false or fabricated,

shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, or with fine which may extend to $50,000, or with both.