North Carolina § 14-128 - Injury to trees, crops, lands, etc., of another.
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§ 14-128. Injury to trees, crops, lands, etc., of another.
Any person, not being on his own lands, who shall without the consent of the owner thereof, willfully commit any damage, injury, or spoliation to or upon any tree, wood, underwood, timber, garden, crops, vegetables, plants, lands, springs, or any other matter or thing growing or being thereon, or who cuts, breaks, injures, or removes any tree, plant, or flower, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor: Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the officers, agents, and employees of the Department of Transportation while in the discharge of their duties within the right-of-way or easement of the Department of Transportation. History (Ex. Sess. 1924, c. 54; 1957, c. 65, s. 11; c. 754; 1965, c. 300, s. 1; 1969, c. 22, s. 1; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, s. 34; 1993, c. 539, s. 68; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to double damages for injury to agricultural commodities or production systems, see G.S. 1-539.2 B. Legal Periodicals. - For discussion of legislative intent in enacting this section, see 3 N.C.L. Rev. 25 (1925). § 14-128.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 964, s. 2.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-128 cover?
Section 14-128 ("Injury to trees, crops, lands, etc., of another.") 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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