76-6-406. Theft by extortion.
(1) A person is guilty of theft if he obtains or exercises control over the property of
another by extortion and with a purpose to deprive him thereof.
(2) As used in this section, extortion occurs when a person threatens to:
(a) Cause physical harm in the future to the person threatened or to any other person or to
property at any time; or
(b) Subject the person threatened or any other person to physical confinement or restraint;
or
(c) Engage in other conduct constituting a crime; or
(d) Accuse any person of a crime or expose him to hatred, contempt, or ridicule; or
(e) Reveal any information sought to be concealed by the person threatened; or
(f) Testify or provide information or withhold testimony or information with respect to
another's legal claim or defense; or
(g) Take action as an official against anyone or anything, or withhold official action, or
cause such action or withholding; or
(h) Bring about or continue a strike, boycott, or other similar collective action to obtain
property which is not demanded or received for the benefit of the group which the actor purports
to represent; or
(i) Do any other act which would not in itself substantially benefit him but which would
harm substantially any other person with respect to that person's health, safety, business, calling,
career, financial condition, reputation, or personal relationships.
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session
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