§ 18J.11 — Criminal Penalties
Plain-Language Summary
This section establishes criminal penalties for serious violations of agricultural chemical laws. Knowing or intentional violations can result in criminal charges, fines, and jail time.
18J.11 CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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Subdivision 1.General violation.
Except as provided in subdivisions 2, 3, and 4, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person violates this chapter or an order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner. §
Subd. 2.Violation endangering humans.
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person violates this chapter or an order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner, and the violation endangers humans. §
Subd. 3.Violation with knowledge.
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person knowingly violates this chapter or an order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner. §
Subd. 4.Controlled substance offenses.
Prosecution under this section does not preclude prosecution under chapter 152.
History:
2003 c 128 art 6 s 11; 1Sp2015 c 4 art 2 s 36,37
History: History: 2003 c 128 art 6 s 11; 1Sp2015 c 4 art 2 s 36,37