(6)4.4.1 Destruction of Infrastructure
A person is guilty of Destruction of Infrastructure under this subsection if he or she willfully:
(a) damages, destroys, disables, or interferes with the operation of any infrastructure facility, system, or component that is not otherwise covered under sections (6)4.4.2 through (6)4.4.9; and
(b) does so without lawful authority or consent; and
(c) the act creates substantial risk to public safety, disrupts essential services, or impedes lawful operations.
(d) Definition of “Infrastructure”: For purposes of this subsection, “infrastructure” includes, but is not limited to:
- Public utilities such as water supply systems, electricity grids, gas pipelines (excluding hospital or drinking water systems already addressed);
- Bridges, tunnels, dams, and flood control structures;
- Communication networks (telephone, internet, fiber-optic systems);
- Sewage and sanitation systems;
- Public transportation facilities not otherwise covered (e.g., bus depots, ferry terminals, public roadways);
- Any other public or private facility necessary for the functioning of society or essential services.
(f) This offense shall not be charged for merely blocking a roadway if Disorderly Conduct or another crime is satisfied under this Title.
Destruction of Infrastructure is a Class B- Felony.