Minnesota Legislature
HF 3074
as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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A bill for an act
relating to funerals; prohibiting the disruption of a funeral service, funeral
ceremony, graveside service, or memorial service; creating penalties; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[609.501] DISRUPTING FUNERAL OR BURIAL SERVICE.
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meaning given them in this subdivision.
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(b) "Funeral ceremony" has the meaning given in section 149A.02, subdivision 18.
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(c) "Funeral service" has the meaning given in section 149A.02, subdivision 23.
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(d) "Graveside service" has the meaning given in section 149A.02, subdivision 24.
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(e) "Memorial service" has the meaning given in section 149A.02, subdivision 28.
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It is a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly and
willfully disrupt or attempt to disrupt in any manner and for any reason the lawful funeral
service, funeral ceremony, graveside service, or memorial service for any deceased person.
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This section is effective August 1, 2006, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
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