Minnesota § 609.504 DISARMING PEACE OFFICER

Minnesota Statutes

§ 609.504 — DISARMING PEACE OFFICER

Minnesota § 609.504

PartCRIMES; EXPUNGEMENT; VICTIMS

Ch. 609CRIMINAL CODE

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Minn. Stat. § 609.504 (2026).

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Subdivision 1.Definition.
As used in this section, "defensive device" includes a firearm; a dangerous weapon; an authorized tear gas compound, as defined in section624.731, subdivision 1; an electronic incapacitation device, as defined in section624.731, subdivision 1; a club or baton; and any item issued by a peace officer's employer to the officer to assist in the officer's protection.

Subd. 2.Crime described.
Whoever intentionally takes possession of a defensive device being carried by a peace officer or from the area within the officer's immediate control, without the officer's consent while the officer is engaged in the performance of official duties, is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 3.

Subd. 3.Penalty.
A person who violates this section is guilt

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Subdivision 1.Definition.
As used in this section, "defensive device" includes a firearm; a dangerous weapon; an authorized tear gas compound, as defined in section624.731, subdivision 1; an electronic incapacitation device, as defined in section624.731, subdivision 1; a club or baton; and any item issued by a peace officer's employer to the officer to assist in the officer's protection.

Subd. 2.Crime described.
Whoever intentionally takes possession of a defensive device being carried by a peace officer or from the area within the officer's immediate control, without the officer's consent while the officer is engaged in the performance of official duties, is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 3.

Subd. 3.Penalty.
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years, payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.