Minnesota Statutes 609.688 – Adulteration by Bodily Fluid
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Subdivision 1.Definition.
(a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Gross misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $3,000 |
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 609.688
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
(b) “Adulterates” is the intentional adding of a bodily fluid to a substance.
(c) “Bodily fluid” means the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, urine, or feces of a human.
Subd. 2.Crime.
(a) Whoever adulterates any substance that the person knows or should know is intended for human consumption is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Whoever violates paragraph (a) and another person ingests the adulterated substance without knowledge of the adulteration is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.