1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to civil law; creating a civil cause of action for trespass of intangible 
1.3 	particulate matter;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 
1.4 	604.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [604.135] TRESPASS OF INTANGIBLE PARTICULATE MATTER.
1.7 	(a) A person who causes the trespass of intangible particulate matter on the land of 
1.8 	another person is liable for damages if that trespass interferes with the person in possession 
1.9 	of the land's right to exclusive possession. For purposes of this section, "intangible particulate 
1.10 	matter" means an airborne biological or chemical substance, including but not limited to 
1.11 	pesticides and other pollutants.
1.12 	(b) If the court finds that a trespass of intangible particulate matter has occurred, the 
1.13 	court may award general and special damages, or a civil penalty, to the plaintiff in an amount 
1.14 	of not more than $100 for each day there was an instance of intangible particulate matter 
1.15 	trespass. The court may also award injunctive relief or other relief the court finds just and 
1.16 	equitable.