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Committee hears bill to criminalize intentional placement of objects in crops; laid over for further review
Summary
Vice Chair Harder presented House File 3,566, a bill prompted by reported incidents of metal placed in crop fields; the proposal would create specific criminal penalties for intentionally placing hard objects to damage harvesting equipment and bolster trespass protections. Committee laid the bill over pending further review and possible referral.
Vice Chair Harder introduced House File 3,566, a bill drafted after reported incidents in Meeker County where a piece of steel was found in corn and a combine sustained minor damage. Harder said the bill would create criminal penalties for intentionally placing hard objects in crops to…
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