§ 39-14-906. Criminal Intent
In a prosecution for an offense under this part, the state is not required to prove that the defendant actually knew that the property or proceeds were derived from a specified unlawful activity, so long as the defendant knew that the property or proceeds were derived from some form of criminal activity. A corporation, the […]
§ 39-14-907. Evidence
In a prosecution under this part, either party may introduce the following evidence pertaining to the issue of whether the property or proceeds were known to be from some form of specified unlawful activity that: A financial transaction was conducted or structured in violation of the reporting requirements of any state or federal law; Money […]
§ 39-14-908. Assistance by Other Agencies
The attorney general may authorize any governmental department or agency of this state, any political subdivision thereof, or any other state or federal government to participate in the investigation into the conduct giving rise to a criminal offense under this part.
§ 39-14-909. Immunity From Civil Liability
The reporting of a financial transaction by a corporation or other business entity to a regulator or law enforcement official or agency shall not create a cause of action against the person, corporation or business entity which made the report and the person, corporation or other business entity shall be immune from civil liability for […]
§ 39-14-127. Deceptive Business Practices
39-14-142. [Reserved.]
§ 39-14-905. Jurisdiction and Venue
Venue in a criminal prosecution under this part shall be either in the county where one (1) or more elements of the underlying specified unlawful activity occurred, or in the county where one (1) or more elements of a violation of § 39-14-903 occurred or was attempted.
§ 39-14-802. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Actor” means a person accused of any of the offenses defined in this part; “Animal” means any warm-blooded or cold-blooded animal or insect which is being used in food or fiber production, agriculture, research, testing, or education, including, but not limited to, hogs, equines, mules, […]
§ 39-14-803. Offenses
A person commits an offense if, without the consent of the owner, the person acquires or otherwise exercises control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the owner of the facility, animal, or property and to disrupt the enterprise conducted […]
§ 39-14-804. Penalties
A person found to be in violation of any of the offenses defined in § 39-14-803(a) and (b) commits a Class C felony. Any person violating § 39-14-803(c) commits a Class B misdemeanor.
§ 39-14-805. Powers and Duties of Commissioner
For purposes of enforcing this part, the commissioner: May investigate any offense under this part; May seek the assistance of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government in the conduct of the investigations; and Shall coordinate the investigation to the maximum extent practicable, with the investigations of any […]