MN SF3735

Basic impersonation of a peace officer elevated from misdemeanor to felony, punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $4,000 fine

Aggravated impersonation involving restricted building access, directing others, traffic violations, or operating marked vehicles elevated from gross misdemeanor to felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine

Repeat offenders within 5 years or those possessing a firearm while impersonating face up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $20,000 fine

Enhanced penalties apply when other crimes are committed while impersonating: misdemeanors become gross misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors become felonies (up to 3 years/$15,000), and felony maximums increase by 5 years

Individuals presenting as peace officers must identify their employing agency, name, and identification number; failure to comply is a misdemeanor, though noncompliance does not invalidate arrests or require evidence suppression