North Carolina § 14-159 - 13. Second degree trespass.
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§ 14-159. 13. Second degree trespass.
Offense. - A person commits the offense of second degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains on premises of another: After he has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the premises, by a lawful occupant, or by another authorized person; or That are posted, in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, with notice not to enter the premises. Classification. - Second degree trespass is a Class 3 misdemeanor. History (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 102; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
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Section 14-159 ("13. Second degree trespass.") 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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