Minnesota § 609.396 - UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
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§ 609.396. UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
Subdivision 1.Misdemeanor.
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person intentionally and without the authorization of the adjutant general or a duly appointed commander in accordance with federal regulations enters or is present on or in any campground, any military reservation, any armory, any installation, or any facility owned or controlled by the state or federal government for military purposes.
Subd. 2.Felony.
A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to not more than five years imprisonment or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both, if:
(1) the person intentionally enters or is present in an area that is posted by order of the adjutant general as restricted for weapon firing or other hazardous military activity; and
(2) the person knows that doing so creates a risk of death, bodily harm, or serious property damage.
History:
1989 c 5 s 3; 1989 c 290 art 7 s 12; 2024 c 100 s 21
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 609.396 ("UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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