(1)  A person who makes a statement that the person believes to be false –

(a) with the intention of inducing the person to whom the statement is made or other persons to believe that goods have been contaminated; and

(b) with the intention of –

(i) causing public alarm or anxiety; or

(ii) causing economic loss through public awareness of the contamination –

is guilty of a crime.

Charge:  Making false statements concerning contamination.

(2)  For the purposes of this section, making a statement includes conveying information by any means.