§ 609.497 — Engaging in Business of Concealing Criminal Proceeds
Plain-Language Summary
It is a felony to run a business that is primarily engaged in concealing criminal proceeds. The penalty is up to 20 years in prison, a fine up to $200,000, or both. Payment of reasonable attorney fees is not covered.
609.497 ENGAGING IN BUSINESS OF CONCEALING CRIMINAL PROCEEDS.
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Subdivision 1.Crime.
A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced under subdivision 2 if the person knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, supervises, or otherwise engages in a business that has as a primary or secondary purpose concealing money or property that was gained as a direct result of the commission of a felony under this chapter or chapter 152, or of an offense committed in another jurisdiction that would be a felony under this chapter or chapter 152 if committed in Minnesota. §
Subd. 2.Penalty.
A person convicted under subdivision 1 may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000,000, or both.
History:
History: History:
1989 c 286 s 4