North Carolina § 14-79 - 1. Larceny of pine needles or pine straw.
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§ 14-79. 1. Larceny of pine needles or pine straw.
If any person shall take and carry away, or shall aid in taking or carrying away, any pine needles or pine straw being produced on the land of another person upon which land notices, signs, or posters prohibiting the raking or removal of pine needles or pine straw have been placed in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 14-159.7 , or upon which posted notices have been placed in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 14-159.7 , with the intent to steal the pine needles or pine straw, that person shall be guilty of a Class H felony. History (1997-443, s. 19.25(aa).)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-79 ("1. Larceny of pine needles or pine straw.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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