North Carolina § 14-141 - Burning or otherwise destroying crops in the field.
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§ 14-141. Burning or otherwise destroying crops in the field.
Any person who shall willfully burn or destroy any other person's lawfully grown crop, pasture, or provender shall be punished as follows: If the damage is two thousand dollars ($2,000) or less, the person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. If the damage is more than two thousand dollars ($2,000), the person is guilty of a Class I felony. History (1874-5, c. 133; Code, s. 985, subsec. 2; 1885, c. 42; Rev., s. 3339; C.S., s. 4313; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1991, c. 534, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 81; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to arson, see G.S. 14-58 et seq. For structured sentencing provisions, see G.S. 15A-1340.10 et seq.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-141 ("Burning or otherwise destroying crops in the field.") 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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