Section 76-8-802 - Destruction of property to interfere with preparations for defense or war(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.(2) An actor commits destruction of property to interfere with preparations for defense or war if the actor:(a) intentionally destroys, impairs, injures, interferes, or tampers with real or personal property; and(b) has reasonable grounds to believe that the actor's conduct under Subsection (2)(a) will hinder, delay, or interfere with the preparation of the United States government or of a state government for defense or for war, or with the prosecution of war by the United States government.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.(4) Prior to the filing of a formal criminal complaint, evidence of an alleged actor's conduct under Subsection (2) or the name of the actor may not be made public.Amended by Chapter 96, 2024, 2024 General Session Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session