Subdivision 1. Liability. No person other than the owner, designee, or agent may willfully and knowingly damage or destroy any field crop, animal, organism, or cell that is grown for testing or research purposes in conjunction or coordination with a private research facility or a university or a federal, state, or local government agency. A person who violates this subdivision is liable for three times the value of the crop, animal, organism, or cell damaged or destroyed, as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3. This section does not apply to crops, animals, organisms, or cells damaged or destroyed by emergency vehicles and personnel acting in a reasonable and prudent manner.
Subd. 2. Damages; factors to consider. In awarding damages under this section, the court shall consider the market and research value of the crop, animal, organism, or cell prior to damage or destruction, and production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, organism, or cell that has been damaged or destroyed as part of the value.
Subd. 3. Damages; limit. Damages available under this section are limited to:
(1) three times the market and research value of the crop, animal, organism, or cell prior to damage or destruction plus three times the actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, organism, or cell that has been damaged or destroyed; and
(2) an amount up to $100,000 to compensate for delays in completing testing or research resulting from a violation of subdivision 1.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 604 - 605 — Civil Actions
Section 604.01 — Comparative Fault; Effect.
Section 604.02 — Apportionment Of Damages.
Section 604.03 — Useful Life Of Product.
Section 604.04 — Notice Of Possible Claim.
Section 604.055 — Waiver Of Liability For Negligent Conduct.
Section 604.06 — Fireman's Rule.
Section 604.10 — Economic Loss Arising From The Sale Of Goods.
Section 604.101 — Economic Loss Doctrine.
Section 604.11 — Medical Malpractice Cases.
Section 604.113 — Issuance Of Worthless Check.
Section 604.12 — Restrictions On Denying Access To Places Of Public Accommodation; Civil Actions.
Section 604.13 — Destruction Of Field Crop Products, Animals, Organisms, Or Cells; Civil Liability.
Section 604.14 — Civil Liability For Theft.
Section 604.15 — Civil Liability For Receiving Motor Fuel Without Paying.
Section 604.16 — Liability For Loss Suffered As A Result Of Peace Officer Pursuit; Penalties.
Section 604.17 — Civil Liability For Fraudulent Or Otherwise Improper Financing Statements.
Section 604.175 — Compliance With Debt Collection Requirements.
Section 604.18 — Insurance Standard Of Conduct.
Section 604.19 — Subversion Of Examination.
Section 604.201 — Cause Of Action For Sexual Exploitation.
Section 604.202 — Liability Of Employer.
Section 604.203 — Scope Of Discovery.
Section 604.204 — Admission Of Evidence.
Section 604.205 — Limitation Period.
Section 604.21 — Indemnity Agreements In Design Professional Services Contracts Void.