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      21-3766.   Tampering with a pipeline. (a) Tampering with a pipeline is the intentional and unauthorized alteration of or interference with any part of a pipeline.

      (b)   As used in this section and section 2, and amendments thereto[*]:

      (1)   "Pipeline" means any pipeline, and any related facility, building, structure or equipment, used in gathering, transmission or transportation of natural gas, crude oil, petroleum products or anhydrous ammonia. "Pipeline" does not include distribution lines that convey natural gas from a gas main to the ultimate consumer.

      (2)   "Tampering" includes, but is not limited to, any intentional unauthorized adjustment, opening, removal, change or destruction of any part of any pipeline.

      (c)   Tampering with a pipeline is a severity level 6, nonperson felony.

      (d)   The provisions of this section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas criminal code.

      History:   L. 2002, ch. 123, § 1; July 1.