A person who knowingly or intentionally places or disseminates a device or substance with the intent to cause a reasonable person to believe that the device or substance is a weapon of mass destruction (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-354 ) commits terroristic mischief, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if, as a result of the terroristic mischief:

1. (1) a physician prescribes diagnostic testing or medical treatment for any person other than the person who committed the terroristic mischief; or
2. (2) a person suffers serious bodily injury.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.142; P.L.158-2013, SEC.607.