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.

22-8-13. Terrorist threat--Felony.

Any person who threatens to commit 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:

(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; or

(4)    Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;

is guilty of making a terrorist threat. A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.

Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 189.