[§708-892]  Computer damage in the first
degree.  (1)  A person commits the offense of computer damage in the first
degree if:



(a) The person knowingly causes the transmission of a
program, information, code, or command, and thereby knowingly causes unauthorized
damage to a computer, computer system, or computer network; or



(b) The person intentionally accesses a computer,
computer system, or computer network without authorization and thereby
knowingly causes damage.



(2)  As used in this section, the "damage"
must:



(a) Result in a loss aggregating at least $5,000 in
value, including the costs associated with diagnosis, repair, replacement, or
remediation, during any one-year period to one or more individuals;



(b) Result in the modification or impairment, or
potential modification or impairment, of the medical examination, diagnosis,
treatment, or care of one or more individuals;



(c) Result in physical injury to any person;



(d) Threaten public health or safety; or



(e) Impair the administration of justice.



(3)  Computer damage in the first degree is a
class B felony. [L 2001, c 33, pt of §1]