MN HF228

Creates tiered felony penalties for intentional wildfire arson based on severity: up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine for basic violations; up to 10 years or $15,000 fine for fires threatening/damaging over 5 buildings, 500+ acres, or $100,000+ in crops; up to 20 years or $25,000 fine for fires threatening/damaging over 100 buildings, 1,500+ acres, or $250,000+ in crops.

Establishes 10-year imprisonment or $15,000 fine penalty when wildfire arson causes demonstrable bodily harm to another person.

Expands restitution requirements to include fire suppression costs, damages to landowners, costs for fire department member injuries, and other restitution costs under Minnesota statute 611A.04.

Defines "threatened building or dwelling" as one with probability of damage requiring evacuation for safety of life.

All provisions effective August 1, 2013, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.