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NC Gen Stat § 14-43.14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 10A - Human Trafficking.|§ 14-43.14 - Unlawful sale, surrender, or purchase of a minor.

 14-43.14. Unlawful sale, surrender, or purchase of a minor.(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful sale, surrender, or purchase of a minor when that person, acting with willful or reckless disregard for the life or safety of a minor, participates in any of the following: the acceptance, solicitation, offer, payment, or transfer of any compensation, in money, property, or other thing of value, at any time, by any person in connection with the unlawful acquisition or transfer of the physical custody of a minor, except as ordered by the court. This section does not apply to actions that are ordered by a court, authorized by statute, or otherwise lawful.(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class F felony and shall pay a minimum fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000). For each subsequent violation, a person is guilty of a Class F felony and shall pay a minimum fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).(c) A minor whose parent, guardian, or custodian has sold or attempted to sell a minor in violation of this Article is an abused juvenile as defined by G.S. 7B-101(1). The court may place the minor in the custody of the Department of Social Services or with such other person as is in the best interest of the minor.(d) A violation of this section is a lesser included offense of G.S. 14-43.11.(e) When a person is convicted of a violation of this section, the sentencing court shall consider whether the person is a danger to the community and whether requiring the person to register as a sex offender pursuant to Article 27A of this Chapter would further the purposes of that Article as stated in G.S. 14-208.5. If the sentencing court rules that the person is a danger to the community and that the person shall register, then an order shall be entered requiring the person to register.  (2012-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-43.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 10A - Human Trafficking.|§ 14-43.15 - Minor victims.

 14-43.15. Minor victims.Any minor victim of a violation of G.S. 14-43.11, 14-43.12, or 14-43.13 shall be alleged to be abused and neglected and the provisions of Subchapter I of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes shall apply.  (2018-68, s. 8.1(c); 2019-177, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-43.16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 10A - Human Trafficking.|§ 14-43.16 - Affirmative defense.

 14-43.16. Affirmative defense.(a) Affirmative Defense. - It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this Article that the person charged with the offense was a victim at the time of the offense and was coerced or deceived into committing the offense as a direct result of the person's status as a victim.(b) Construction. - Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or abrogate any other affirmative defense to a prosecution under this Article available to a person by statute or common law.  (2018-75, s. 2(a); 2018-145, s. 11(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-43.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 10A - Human Trafficking.|§ 14-43.17 - Victim confidentiality; penalty for unlawful disclosure.

 14-43.17. Victim confidentiality; penalty for unlawful disclosure.(a) Confidentiality Requirement. - Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this section, the name, address, or other information that reasonably could be expected to lead directly to the identity of any of the following, is confidential and shall not be considered a public record as that term is defined in G.S. 132-1:(1) A victim.(2) An alleged victim.(3) An immediate family member of a victim or alleged victim. For purposes of this subdivision, the term "immediate family member" means a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, or the spouse of an immediate family member. This term includes stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, and adoptive relationships.(b) Exceptions. - Information subject to the confidentiality requirement set forth in subsection (a) of this section may be disclosed only for the following purposes:(1) For use in a law enforcement investigation or criminal prosecution.(2) To ensure the provision of medical care, housing, or family services or benefits to any of the persons listed in subdivisions (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this section.(3) Upon written request by any of the persons listed in subdivisions (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this section.(4) As required by federal law or court order.(c) Penalty. - A person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.(d) Court Records. - This section does not apply to records that have been made part of a court file in the custody of the General Court of Justice.  (2018-75, s. 3(a); 2018-145, ss. 11(b), 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-43.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 10A - Human Trafficking.|§ 14-43.18 - Civil cause of action; damages and attorneys' fees; limitation.

 14-43.18. Civil cause of action; damages and attorneys' fees; limitation.(a) Cause of Action. - An individual who is a victim may bring a civil action against a person who violates this Article or a person who knowingly benefits financially or by receiving anything of value from participation in a venture which that person knew or should have known violates this Article.(b) Relief and Damages. - The victim may seek and the court may award any or all of the following types of relief:(1) An injunction to enjoin continued violation of this Article.(2) Compensatory damages, which includes the following:a. The greater of (i) the gross income or value to the defendant of the victim's labor; or (ii) value of the victim's labor as guaranteed under the Minimum Wage Law and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).b. Any costs reasonably incurred by the victim for medical care, psychological treatment, temporary housing, transportation, and any other services designed to assist a victim in recovering from any injuries or loss resulting from a violation of this Article.(3) General damages for noneconomic losses.(c) Attorneys' Fees. - The court may award to the plaintiff and assess against the defendant the reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, of the plaintiff in bringing an action pursuant to this section. If the court determines that the plaintiff's action is frivolous, it may award to the defendant and assess against the plaintiff the reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, of the defendant in defending the action brought pursuant to this section.(d) Stay Pending Criminal Action. - Any civil action filed under this section shall be stayed during the pendency of any criminal action arising out of the same occurrence in which the plaintiff is the victim. The term "criminal action" includes investigation and prosecution and is pending until final adjudication in the trial court.(e) Statute of Limitations. - No action may be maintained under subsection (a) of this section unless it is commenced no later than either of the following:(1) Ten years after the cause of action arose.(2) Ten years after the victim reaches 18 years of age if the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged offense.(f) Jury Trial. - Parties to a civil action brought pursuant to this section shall have the right to a jury trial as provided under G.S. 1A-1, Rules of Civil Procedure.  (2019-158, s. 3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 11 - Abortion and Kindred Offenses.|§ 14-44 - Using drugs or instruments to destroy unborn child.

 14-44. Using drugs or instruments to destroy unborn child.If any person shall willfully administer to any woman, either pregnant or quick with child, or prescribe for any such woman, or advise or procure any such woman to take any medicine, drug or other substance whatever, or shall use or employ any instrument or other means with intent thereby to destroy such child, he shall be punished as a Class H felon. (1881, c. 351, s. 1; Code, s. 975; Rev., s. 3618; C.S., s. 4226; 1967, c. 367, s. 1; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c 179, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 11 - Abortion and Kindred Offenses.|§ 14-45 - Using drugs or instruments to produce miscarriage or injure pregnant woman.

 14-45. Using drugs or instruments to produce miscarriage or injure pregnant woman.If any person shall administer to any pregnant woman, or prescribe for any such woman, or advise and procure such woman to take any medicine, drug or anything whatsoever, with intent thereby to procure the miscarriage of such woman, or to injure or destroy such woman, or shall use any instrument or application for any of the above purposes, he shall be punished as a Class I felon. (1881, c. 351, s. 2; Code, s. 976; Rev., s. 3619; C.S., s. 4227; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-46 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 11 - Abortion and Kindred Offenses.|§ 14-46 - Concealing birth of child.

 14-46. Concealing birth of child.If any person shall, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a newborn child, endeavor to conceal the birth of such child, such person shall be punished as a Class I felon. Any person aiding, counseling or abetting any other person in concealing the birth of a child in violation of this statute shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (21 Jac. I, c. 27; 43 Geo. III, c. 58, s. 3; 9 Geo. IV, c. 31, s. 14; 1818, c. 985, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 28; 1883, c. 390; Code, s. 1004; Rev., s. 3623; C.S., s. 4228; 1977, c. 577; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1, c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, ss. 24, 1148; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-46.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 11 - Abortion and Kindred Offenses.|§ 14-46.1 - Prohibit sale of the remains of an unborn child resulting from an abortion or miscarriage.

 14-46.1. Prohibit sale of the remains of an unborn child resulting from an abortion or miscarriage.(a) No person shall sell the remains of an unborn child resulting from an abortion or a miscarriage or any aborted or miscarried material.(b) For purposes of this section, the term "sell" shall mean the transfer from one person to another in exchange for any consideration whatsoever. The term shall not include payment for incineration, burial, cremation, or any services performed pursuant to G.S. 130A-131.10(f).(c) A person convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a Class I felony.  (2015-265, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-47 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 12 - Libel and Slander.|§ 14-47 - Communicating libelous matter to newspapers.

 14-47. Communicating libelous matter to newspapers.If any person shall state, deliver or transmit by any means whatever, to the manager, editor, publisher or reporter of any newspaper or periodical for publication therein any false and libelous statement concerning any person or corporation, and thereby secure the publication of the same, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1901, c. 557, ss. 2, 3; Rev., s. 3635; C.S., s. 4229; 1969, c. 1224, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 25; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-49 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13 - Malicious Injury or Damage by Use of Explosive or Incendiary Device or Material.|§ 14-49 - Malicious use of explosive or incendiary; punishment.

 14-49. Malicious use of explosive or incendiary; punishment.(a) Any person who willfully and maliciously injures another by the use of any explosive or incendiary device or material is guilty of a Class D felony.(b) Any person who willfully and maliciously damages any real or personal property of any kind or nature belonging to another by the use of any explosive or incendiary device or material is guilty of a Class G felony.(b1) Any person who willfully and maliciously damages, aids, counsels, or procures the damaging of any church, chapel, synagogue, mosque, masjid, or other building of worship by the use of any explosive or incendiary device or material is guilty of a Class E felony.(b2) Any person who willfully and maliciously damages, aids, counsels, or procures the damaging of the State Capitol, the Legislative Building, the Justice Building, or any building owned or occupied by the State or any of its agencies, institutions, or subdivisions or by any county, incorporated city or town, or other governmental entity by the use of any explosive or incendiary device or material is guilty of a Class E felony.(c) Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 539, s. 1149, effective October 1, 1994. (1923, c. 80, s. 1; C.S., s. 4231(a); 1951, c. 1126, s. 1; 1969, c. 869, s. 6; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1149; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 751, s. 1; 2003-392, s. 3(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-49.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13 - Malicious Injury or Damage by Use of Explosive or Incendiary Device or Material.|§ 14-49.1 - Malicious damage of occupied property by use of explosive or incendiary; punishment.

 14-49.1. Malicious damage of occupied property by use of explosive or incendiary; punishment.Any person who willfully and maliciously damages any real or personal property of any kind or nature, being at the time occupied by another, by the use of any explosive or incendiary device or material is guilty of a felony punishable as a Class D felony. (1967, c. 342; 1969, c. 869, s. 6; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd. Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1, c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1150; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13 - Malicious Injury or Damage by Use of Explosive or Incendiary Device or Material.|§ 14-50.1 - Explosive or incendiary device or material defined.

 14-50.1. Explosive or incendiary device or material defined.As used in this Article, "explosive or incendiary device or material" means nitroglycerine, dynamite, gunpowder, other high explosive, incendiary bomb or grenade, other destructive incendiary device, or any other destructive incendiary or explosive device, compound, or formulation; any instrument or substance capable of being used for destructive explosive or incendiary purposes against persons or property, when the circumstances indicate some probability that such instrument or substance will be so used; or any explosive or incendiary part or ingredient in any instrument or substance included above, when the circumstances indicate some probability that such part or ingredient will be so used. (1969, c. 869, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.15 - Short title.

 14-50.15. Short title.This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act."  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.16A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.16A - Criminal gang activity.

 14-50.16A. Criminal gang activity.Definitions. - The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Criminal gang. - Any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, that (i) has as one of its primary activities the commission of criminal or delinquent acts and (ii) shares a common name, identification, signs, symbols, tattoos, graffiti, attire, or other distinguishing characteristics, including common activities, customs, or behaviors. The term shall not include three or more persons associated in fact, whether formal or informal, who are not engaged in criminal gang activity.(2) Criminal gang activity. - The commission of, attempted commission of, or solicitation, coercion, or intimidation of another person to commit (i) any offense under Article 5 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes or (ii) any offense under Chapter 14 of the General Statutes except Article 9, 22A, 40, 46, or 59 thereof, and further excepting G.S. 14-82, 14-145, 14-183, 14-184, 14-186, 14-190.9, 14-247, 14-248, or 14-313 thereof, and either of the following conditions is met:a. The offense is committed with the intent to benefit, promote, or further the interests of a criminal gang or for the purposes of increasing a person's own standing or position within a criminal gang.b. The participants in the offense are identified as criminal gang members acting individually or collectively to further any criminal purpose of a criminal gang.(3) Criminal gang leader or organizer. - Any criminal gang member who acts in any position of management with regard to the criminal gang and who meets two or more of the following criteria:a. Exercises decision-making authority over matters regarding a criminal gang.b. Participates in the direction, planning, organizing, or commission of criminal gang activity.c. Recruits other gang members.d. Receives a larger portion of the proceeds of criminal gang activity.e. Exercises control and authority over other criminal gang members.(4) Criminal gang member. - Any person who meets three or more of the following criteria:a. The person admits to being a member of a criminal gang.b. The person is identified as a criminal gang member by a reliable source, including a parent or a guardian.c. The person has been previously involved in criminal gang activity.d. The person has adopted symbols, hand signs, or graffiti associated with a criminal gang.e. The person has adopted the display of colors or the style of dress associated with a criminal gang.f. The person is in possession of or linked to a criminal gang by physical evidence, including photographs, ledgers, rosters, written or electronic communications, or membership documents.g. The person has tattoos or markings associated with a criminal gang.h. The person has adopted language or terminology associated with a criminal gang.i. The person appears in any form of social media to promote a criminal gang.  (2017-194, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.17 - Soliciting; encouraging participation.

 14-50.17. Soliciting; encouraging participation.(a) It is unlawful for any person to cause, encourage, solicit, or coerce a person 16 years of age or older to participate in criminal gang activity.(b) A violation of this section is a Class H felony.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.18 - Soliciting; encouraging participation; minor.

 14-50.18. Soliciting; encouraging participation; minor.(a) It is unlawful for any person to cause, encourage, solicit, or coerce a person under 16 years of age to participate in criminal gang activity.(b) A violation of this section is a Class F felony.(c) Nothing in this section shall preclude a person who commits a violation of this section from criminal culpability for the underlying offense committed by the minor under any other provision of law.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.19 - Intimidation to deter from gang withdrawal.

 14-50.19. Intimidation to deter from gang withdrawal.(a) It is unlawful for any person to communicate a threat of injury to a person, or to damage the property of another, with the intent to deter a person from assisting another to withdraw from membership in a criminal gang.(a1) It is unlawful for any person to injure a person with the intent to deter a person from assisting another to withdraw from membership in a criminal gang.(b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a Class G felony. A violation of subsection (a1) of this section is a Class F felony.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.20 - Punishment or retaliation for gang withdrawal.

 14-50.20. Punishment or retaliation for gang withdrawal.(a) It is unlawful for any person to communicate a threat of injury to a person, or to damage the property of another, as punishment or retaliation against a person for having withdrawn from a criminal gang.(a1) It is unlawful for any person to injure a person as punishment or retaliation against a person for having withdrawn from a criminal gang.(b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a Class G felony. A violation of subsection (a1) of this section is a Class F felony.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.21 - Separate offense.

 14-50.21. Separate offense.Any offense committed in violation of G.S. 14-50.17 through G.S. 14-50.20 shall be considered a separate offense.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2019-177, s. 4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.22 - Enhanced offense for misdemeanor criminal gang activity.

 14-50.22. Enhanced offense for misdemeanor criminal gang activity.A person age 15 or older who is convicted of a misdemeanor offense that is committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with, any criminal gang is guilty of an offense that is one class higher than the offense committed. A Class A1 misdemeanor shall be enhanced to a Class I felony under this section.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.23 - Contraband, seizure, and forfeiture.

 14-50.23. Contraband, seizure, and forfeiture.(a) All property of every kind used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through criminal gang activity is subject to the seizure and forfeiture provisions of G.S. 14-2.3.(b) In any action under this section, the court may enter a restraining order in connection with any interest that is subject to forfeiture.(c) Innocent Activities. - The provisions of this section shall not apply to property used for criminal gang activity where the owner or person who has legal possession of the property does not have actual knowledge that the property is being used for criminal gang activity.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-50.25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 13A - North Carolina Criminal Gang Suppression Act.|§ 14-50.25 - Reports of disposition; criminal gang activity.

 14-50.25. Reports of disposition; criminal gang activity.When a defendant is found guilty of a criminal offense, other than an offense under G.S. 14-50.17 through G.S. 14-50.20, the presiding judge shall determine whether the offense involved criminal gang activity. If the judge so determines, then the judge shall indicate on the form reflecting the judgment that the offense involved criminal gang activity. The clerk of court shall ensure that the official record of the defendant's conviction includes a notation of the court's determination.  (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 13; 2019-177, s. 4(b).)