Subdivision 1. Duty to report. A pipeline operator shall immediately report by telephone to the emergency response center established by the commissioner of public safety an emergency release from the operator's pipeline or LNG facility.
Subd. 2. Felony. (a) An employee of a pipeline operator who has responsibility to make the report under subdivision 1 is guilty of a felony if:
(1) the employee knows or has reason to know that an emergency release exists;
(2) the employee does not immediately report the release to the commissioner of public safety; and
(3) the emergency release causes the death of an individual or great bodily harm as defined in section 609.02, subdivision 8.
(b) A person convicted under this subdivision may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than seven years or payment of a fine of not more than $14,000, or both.
1987 c 353 s 28; 1992 c 386 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 299A - 299N — Public Safety
Chapter 299J — Pipeline Safety
Section 299J.01 — Authority Of Office Of Pipeline Safety.
Section 299J.02 — Definitions.
Section 299J.03 — Office Of Pipeline Safety.
Section 299J.04 — Duties Of Office Of Pipeline Safety.
Section 299J.05 — Pipeline Setback Ordinance.
Section 299J.07 — Penalties For Failing To Report Emergency Release.
Section 299J.08 — Commissioner Reports Release; Advice, Coordination.
Section 299J.10 — Local Government Emergency Operations Plan.
Section 299J.11 — Adoption Of Federal Pipeline Inspection Rules.
Section 299J.12 — Interstate Pipeline Inspection Fee, Assessment.
Section 299J.13 — Access To Information; Classification Of Data.
Section 299J.14 — Line Markers; Vandalism Penalty.
Section 299J.15 — Disposal Of Pipeline; Penalty; Enforcement.
Section 299J.16 — Civil Penalty; Injunctive Relief.