North Carolina § 1-480 - Property concealed in buildings.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 1-480 — Property concealed in buildings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-480. Property concealed in buildings.
If the property, or any part of it, is concealed in a building or enclosure, the sheriff shall publicly demand its delivery. If it is not delivered he must cause the building or enclosure to be broken open, and take the property into his possession. If necessary, he may call to his aid the power of his county, and if the property is upon the person the sheriff or other officer may seize the person, and search for and take it. History (C.C.P., s. 184; Code, s. 329; Rev., s. 798; C.S., s. 838.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 1-480
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-480 cover?
Section 1-480 ("Property concealed in buildings.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 1-480?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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