North Carolina § 66-58 - 8. Criminal penalty.
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§ 66-58. 8. Criminal penalty.
Any person who willfully violates any provision of this Article, or who willfully violates any rule or order under this Article, with intent to defraud, is guilty of a Class I felony. The Secretary shall provide such evidence as is available concerning criminal violations of this Article or of any rule or order promulgated hereunder to the proper district attorney, who may, with or without such a reference, institute appropriate criminal proceedings under this Article. Nothing in this Article limits the power of the State to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime by statute or common law. History (1998-127, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 66-58 cover?
Section 66-58 ("8. Criminal penalty.") 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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