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609.771.3

Statute ID: 19632

Statute Function ID: 39436

Use of deep fake technology to influence election - Penalties

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Statute Number:

609.771.3

Enactment Date:

May 17, 2024

Effective Date:

Jul 1, 2024

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Use of deep fake technology to influence election - Penalties

Statute ID:

19632

Created:

Jun 10, 2024 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jun 10, 2024 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

Amended 2024 c112 art3 sect77; Expiring and renumbering; Effective 07/01/2024

Summary Text:

Use of deep fake technology to influence election - Penalties

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/771.html

Legislative Session:

2024 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jun 10, 2024

(a) A person convicted of violating subdivision 2 may be sentenced as follows:

(1) if the person commits the violation within five years of one or more prior convictions under this section, to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both;

(2) if the person commits the violation with the intent to cause violence or bodily harm, to imprisonment for not more than 364 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both; or

(3) in other cases, to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.

(b) In the case of a candidate for state or local office convicted of violating subdivision 2, the court must enter a supplemental judgment declaring that the candidate has forfeited the nomination or office in accordance with section 211B.17.

(c) A candidate for state or local office or other individual convicted of violating subdivision 2 is disqualified from being appointed to that office or any other office for which the legislature may establish qualifications under the Minnesota Constitution, article XII, section 3, in accordance with section 211B.18.