New York § 671 - 671False statements or rumors as to banking institutions
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 671 — 671False statements or rumors as to banking institutions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 671. 671False statements or rumors as to banking institutions
§ 671. False statements or rumors as to banking institutions. Any person who wilfully and knowingly makes, circulates or transmits to another or others any statement or rumor, written, printed or by word of mouth, which is untrue in fact and is directly or by inference derogatory to the financial condition or effects the solvency or financial standing of any bank, private banker, savings bank, banking association, building and loan association or trust company doing business in this state, or who knowingly counsels, aids, procures or induces another to start, transmit or circulate any such statement or rumor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 671
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 671 cover?
Section 671 ("671False statements or rumors as to banking institutions") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 671?
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