Use of DNA sample or profile for financial gain.

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§844D-114 Use of DNA sample or profile for financial gain. (a) A person commits the offense of use of DNA sample or profile for financial gain if the person, for the purpose of financial gain, intentionally or knowingly, in violation of this chapter:

(1) Uses an offender sample or DNA profile for other than criminal identification or exclusion purposes; or

(2) Discloses DNA or other forensic identification information developed pursuant to this chapter to an unauthorized individual or entity, for other than criminal identification or exclusion purposes.

(b) Use of DNA sample or profile for financial gain is a misdemeanor for which, in addition to any other penalty provided by the penal code for a misdemeanor, a fine shall be imposed in an amount three times that of any financial gain received, or $10,000, whichever is greater. [L 2005, c 112, pt of §1]


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