22-8-12. Act of terrorism--Felony.Any person who commits a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to do any of the following:(1)Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;(2)Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;(3)Affect the conduct of any government or nation by assassination or kidnaping; or(4)Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;is guilty of an act of terrorism. A violation of this section is a Class C felony. Source: SL 2002, ch 103, §1; SL 2005, ch 120, §188.
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