Subdivision 1.False statements.

Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not more than $20,000, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.

Subd. 2.Willful or repeated violations.

Attorney's Note

Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Gross misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $3,000
Misdemeanorup to 90 daysup to $1,000
For details, see § 609.02

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 182.667

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

Any employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the requirements of section 182.653, any safety and health standard promulgated under this chapter, any existing rule promulgated by the department, may be punished by a fine of not more than $70,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months or by both; except, that if the conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person, punishment shall be a fine of not more than $100,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both.

Subd. 3.Advance notice of inspection.

Any person who gives advance notice of any inspection to be conducted under the authority of this chapter, without the consent of the commissioner or designees shall, upon conviction, be assessed a fine of up to $3,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months or by both.