42 USC 300i-1 - Tampering with public water systems

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§ 300i–1.

Tampering with public water systems

(a)

Tampering

(b)

Attempt or threat

(c)

Civil penalty

(d)

“Tamper” defined

For purposes of this section, the term “tamper” means—

(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.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, § 1432, as added Pub. L. 99–339, title I, § 108, June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 651; amended Pub. L. 104–182, title V, § 501(f)(5), Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1692; Pub. L. 107–188, title IV, § 403(3), June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 687.)

cite as: 42 USC 300i-1