Sec. 600.107. - Conveying or imparting false information.

(a) Whoever conveys or imparts or causes to be conveyed or imparted false information, knowing the information to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to do any act which would be an offense prohibited by this Code or any other law, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000, which shall be recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the City. (b) Whoever wilfully and maliciously, or with reckless disregard for the safety of human life, conveys or imparts or causes to be conveyed or imparted false information, knowing the information to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to do any act which would be an offense prohibited by this Code or any other law, shall, upon conviction and adjudication of guilt, be guilty of a class B offense. (Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)