A person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor whenever he or she:
(1) Maliciously, and without cause, circulates or causes to be circulated, either verbally or in writing, any rumor with the intent to injuriously affect the financial standing or reputation of any bank doing business in this state;
(2) Makes any statement or circulates or assists in circulating any false rumor for the purpose of injuring the financial standing of any bank; or
(3) Seeks either by word or action to start a run upon a bank or connives or conspires with any parties for the purpose of injuring the standing or reputation or starting a run on the bank.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 2 - Financial Institutions And Securities
Chapter 50 - Miscellaneous Violations of Banking Laws
§ 23-50-101. Prosecution of violations — Nonliability of commissioner
§ 23-50-102. Forfeiture of charter
§ 23-50-103. Misleading actions or use of words by unauthorized persons
§ 23-50-104. Circulation of false rumor injurious to bank
§ 23-50-105. Embezzlement, misuse of funds, etc., by officer, director, etc
§ 23-50-106. False statements or records — Bribery of commissioner, examiner, or department employee
§ 23-50-107. False statements or records by officer, agent, or employee
§ 23-50-108. False reports by commissioner or examiner — Acceptance of bribe
§ 23-50-109. Disclosure of information or false report by examiner