North Carolina § 53-355 - Certain criminal offenses.
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§ 53-355. Certain criminal offenses.
An officer, director, employee, or shareholder of a State trust company commits an offense if the person knowingly: Conceals information or a fact, or removes, destroys, or conceals a book or record of the State trust company for the purpose of concealing information or a fact, from the Commissioner or an agent of the Commissioner; or For the purpose of concealing information or a fact, removes or destroys any book or record of the State trust company that is material to a pending or anticipated legal or administrative proceeding. An officer, director, or employee of a State trust company commits an offense if the person knowingly makes a false entry in the books or records or in any report or statement of the State trust company. An offense under the provisions of this section shall be a Class H felony. History (2001-263, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 53-355
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 53-355 cover?
Section 53-355 ("Certain criminal offenses.") 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 § 53-355?
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