MN SF3463

Persons convicted of trespassing on or damaging critical infrastructure property (utilities, pipelines, public service facilities) may be held liable for all damages to personal or real property committed during the trespass or damage incident

Persons or entities that knowingly recruit, train, aid, advise, hire, counsel, conspire with, or procure another to trespass or damage critical infrastructure may be jointly and severally liable for damages

Entering or remaining on critical infrastructure property without consent is a gross misdemeanor if the person refuses to leave when demanded, was previously told to leave within six months, or the property is posted

Entering an underground structure containing utility lines or pipelines without consent is a gross misdemeanor regardless of posted notice

Violating trespass laws with intent to damage equipment or significantly impede operation is a felony punishable by up to three years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000, or both

Effective date is August 1, 2018, applying to violations committed on or after that date