Note
Part heading added by L 1987, c 297, §2(1).
[§340E-4.5] Tampering with public water systems, penalties. (a) Any person who tampers with a public water system, attempts to tamper with a public water system, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be imprisoned for not more than five years and fined an amount not exceeding $500,000. If the person is an individual, the fine shall not exceed $250,000.
(b) Any person who tampers, attempts to tamper, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be civilly penalized not more than $50,000.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "tamper" shall mean:
(1) To introduce a contaminant into a public water system with the intention of harming persons; or
(2) To otherwise interfere with the operation of a public water system with the intention of harming persons. [L 1987, c 165, pt of §1]
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