HEA 1211 Summary

• Expands the definition of "methamphetamine abuse" to include attempted manufacture of methamphetamine or methamphetamine precursors used to facilitate manufacture, effective July 1, 2016.

• Requires law enforcement agencies to report evidence of methamphetamine abuse and fires related to methamphetamine abuse to the criminal justice institute using forms and procedures prescribed by the institute.

• Establishes "institutional criminal mischief" as a Class A misdemeanor for damaging vacant real property, vacant structures, or properties where entry has been denied by court order, with enhanced penalties of Level 6 felony if damage is $750-$50,000 and Level 5 felony if damage exceeds $50,000.

• Creates a new offense of "controlled substances criminal mischief" as a Level 6 felony (Level 5 if resulting in moderate bodily injury) for damaging property by fire or explosion during manufacture or dealing of cocaine, narcotic drugs, or methamphetamine.

• Defines "pecuniary loss" to include costs of inspecting, cleaning, and decontaminating property contaminated by pollutants, including work by certified professionals.