Section 340E-4.5 - Tampering with public water systems, penalties(a) Any person who tampers with a public water system, attempts to tamper with a public water system, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be imprisoned for not more than five years and fined an amount not exceeding $500,000. If the person is an individual, the fine shall not exceed $250,000.(b) Any person who tampers, attempts to tamper, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be civilly penalized not more than $50,000.(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "tamper" shall mean:(1) To introduce a contaminant into a public water system with the intention of harming persons; or(2) To otherwise interfere with the operation of a public water system with the intention of harming persons.