HF 699

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/04/2019 03:03pm

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; clarifying the definition of mail theft; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2018, section 609.529, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 609.529, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) As used in this section, the following terms have the
meanings given them in this subdivision.

(b) "Mail" means a letter, postal card, package, bag, or other sealed article addressed to
another.

(c) "Mail depository" means a mail box, letter box, or mail receptacle, or other location
where mail is regularly left for delivery including but not limited to a porch, front step, or
building entryway; a post office or station of a post office; a mail route; or a postal service
vehicle.

EFFECTIVE DATE.

This section is effective August 1, 2019, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.