[§340E-4.5]  Tampering with public water systems, penalties.  (a)  Any person who tampers with a public water system, attempts to tamper with a public water system, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be imprisoned for not more than five years and fined an amount not exceeding $500,000.  If the person is an individual, the fine shall not exceed $250,000.

     (b)  Any person who tampers, attempts to tamper, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be civilly penalized not more than $50,000.

     (c)  For the purposes of this section, the term "tamper" shall mean:

     (1)  To introduce a contaminant into a public water system with the intention of harming persons; or

     (2)  To otherwise interfere with the operation of a public water system with the intention of harming persons. [L 1987, c 165, pt of §1]