42 USC 17302 - Prohibition on false information

U.S Code last checked for updates: Mar 14, 2025

§ 17302.

Prohibition on false information

It is unlawful for any person to report information related to the wholesale price of crude oil 

(1)

the person knew, or reasonably should have known, the information to be false or misleading;

(2)

the information was required by law to be reported; and

(3)

the person intended the false or misleading data to affect data compiled by the department or agency for statistical or analytical purposes with respect to the market for crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates.

(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 812, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1723.)

cite as: 42 USC 17302