Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances

Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.686: FALSE FIRE ALARMS; TAMPERING WITH OR INJURING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Intentionally giving false fire alarms or tampering with fire alarm systems is a misdemeanor; tampering that creates risk of bodily harm or causes bodily harm is a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000.

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