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This bill creates a new crime called "theft of critical infrastructure" in Louisiana, expanding the definition of critical infrastructure to include a wide range of facilities such as chemical plants, electrical power facilities, water treatment plants, natural gas terminals, transportation facilities, water control structures, and communication network facilities. The bill establishes specific penalties based on the value of the stolen infrastructure: for thefts under $25,000, offenders can be fined up to $10,000 and imprisoned for up to 15 years; for thefts of $25,000 or more, offenders can be fined up to $50,000 and imprisoned for up to 20 years. An additional penalty applies if the theft could potentially threaten human life, with similar maximum fines and prison terms. The bill also mandates that offenders must provide full restitution to the victim, with a payment plan established for indigent offenders who cannot pay the full amount immediately. By creating this specific crime, the legislation aims to provide stronger legal protection for critical infrastructure and establish more significant consequences for those who illegally take or damage such essential facilities.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB22&sbi=y