Disposal of property on another's without permission is illegal. On land in which 10 or more acres is to be cut, the owner needs to clearly mark property lines within 200 feet of the area to be cut. If this is not done, and timber is cut on the abutting ownership, the owner is liable to double damages to the owner of the abutting land. This is in addition to the general liability . It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to cut or transport Christmas trees or evergreen boughs on land of another without securing written permission or a bill of sale from the owner or owner's designated agent.
Violation is a theft.