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NC Gen Stat § 14-159.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 22C - Cave Protection Act.|§ 14-159.20 - Definitions.

 14-159.20. Definitions.   The terms listed below have the following definitions as used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:(1) "Cave" means any naturally occurring subterranean cavity. The word "cave" includes or is synonymous with cavern, pit, well, sinkhole, and grotto;(2) "Commercial cave" means any cave with improved trails and lighting utilized by the owner for the purpose of exhibition to the general public as a profit or nonprofit enterprise, wherein a fee is collected for entry;(3) "Gate" means any structure or device located to limit or prohibit access or entry to any cave;(4) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association, trust or corporation;(5) "Speleothem" means a natural mineral formation or deposit occurring in a cave. This includes or is synonymous with stalagmites, stalactites, helectites, anthodites, gypsum flowers, needles, angel's hair, soda straws, draperies, bacon, cave pearls, popcorn (coral), rimstone dams, columns, palettes, and flowstone. Speleothems are commonly composed of calcite, epsomite, gypsum, aragonite, celestite and other similar minerals; and(6) "Owner" means a person who has title to land where a cave is located, including a person who owns title to a leasehold estate in such land. (1987, c. 449.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-159.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 22C - Cave Protection Act.|§ 14-159.21 - Vandalism; penalties.

 14-159.21. Vandalism; penalties.It is unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to willfully or knowingly:(1) Break, break off, crack, carve upon, write, burn or otherwise mark upon, remove, or in any manner destroy, disturb, deface, mar or harm the surfaces of any cave or any natural material therein, including speleothems;(2) Disturb or alter in any manner the natural condition of any cave;(3) Break, force, tamper with or otherwise disturb a lock, gate, door or other obstruction designed to control or prevent access to any cave, even though entrance thereto may not be gained.Any person violating a provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 449; 1993, c. 539, s. 103; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-159.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 22C - Cave Protection Act.|§ 14-159.22 - Sale of speleothems unlawful; penalties.

 14-159.22. Sale of speleothems unlawful; penalties.It is unlawful to sell or offer for sale any speleothems in this State, or to export them for sale outside the State. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 449; 1993, c. 539, s. 104; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-159.23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 22C - Cave Protection Act.|§ 14-159.23 - Limitation of liability of owners and agents.

 14-159.23. Limitation of liability of owners and agents.   The owner of a cave, and his agents and employees, shall not be liable for any injury to, or for the death of any person, or for any loss or damage to property, by reason of any act or omission unless it is established that the injury, death, loss, or damage occurred as a result of gross negligence, wanton conduct, or intentional wrongdoing. The limitation of liability provided by this section applies only with respect to injury, death, loss, or damage occurring within a cave, or in connection with entry into or exit from a cave, and applies only with respect to persons to whom no charge has been made for admission to the cave. (1987, c. 449.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-160 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 23 - Trespasses to Personal Property.|§ 14-160 - Willful and wanton injury to personal property; punishments.

 14-160. Willful and wanton injury to personal property; punishments.(a) If any person shall wantonly and willfully injure the personal property of another he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), if any person shall wantonly and willfully injure the personal property of another, causing damage in an amount in excess of two hundred dollars ($200.00), he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.(c) This section applies to injuries to personal property without regard to whether the property is destroyed or not. (1876-7, c. 18; Code, s. 1082; 1885, c. 53; Rev., s. 3676; C.S., s. 4331; 1969, c. 1224, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 105; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-160.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 23 - Trespasses to Personal Property.|§ 14-160.1 - Alteration, destruction or removal of permanent identification marks from personal property.

 14-160.1. Alteration, destruction or removal of permanent identification marks from personal property.(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, deface, destroy or remove the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate or other permanent, distinguishing number or identification mark from any item of personal property with the intent thereby to conceal or misrepresent the identity of said item.(b) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell, buy or be in possession of any item of personal property, not his own, on which the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate or other permanent, distinguishing number or identification mark has been altered, defaced, destroyed or removed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of said item.(c) Unless the conduct is covered under some other provision of law providing greater punishment, a violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be (i) a Class 1 misdemeanor if the personal property was valued at not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) at the time of the offense or (ii) a Class H felony if the personal property was valued at more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) at the time of the offense.(d) This section shall not in any way affect the provisions of G.S. 20-108, 20-109(a) or 20-109(b).  (1977, c. 767, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 106; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2009-204, s. 1; 2021-36, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-160.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 23 - Trespasses to Personal Property.|§ 14-160.2 - Alteration, destruction, or removal of serial number from firearm; possession of firearm with serial number removed.

 14-160.2. Alteration, destruction, or removal of serial number from firearm; possession of firearm with serial number removed.(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, deface, destroy, or remove the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate, or other permanent distinguishing number or identification mark from any firearm with the intent thereby to conceal or misrepresent the identity of the firearm.(b) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell, buy, or be in possession of any firearm on which the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate, or other permanent distinguishing number or identification mark has been altered, defaced, destroyed, or removed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of the firearm.(c) A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be a Class H felony.  (2009-204, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-160.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 23 - Trespasses to Personal Property.|§ 14-160.3 - Injuring, destroying, removing, vandalizing, or tampering with firefighting or emergency medical services machinery or equipment.

 14-160.3. Injuring, destroying, removing, vandalizing, or tampering with firefighting or emergency medical services machinery or equipment.A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the person intentionally injures, destroys, removes, vandalizes, or tampers with or otherwise intentionally interferes with the operation of any of the following:(1) Any machinery, apparatus, or equipment used by a fire department or the North Carolina Forest Services for fighting fires, protecting property, or protecting human life.(2) Any ambulance as defined in G.S. 131E-155 or rescue squad emergency medical services vehicle or any equipment or apparatus used for emergency medical services as defined in G.S. 131E-155.  (2017-89, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-162 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 23 - Trespasses to Personal Property.|§ 14-162 - Removing boats.

 14-162. Removing boats.If any person shall loose, unmoor, or turn adrift from any landing or other place wherever the same shall be, any boat, canoe, or other marine vessel, or if any person shall direct the same to be done without the consent of the owner, or the person having the lawful custody or possession of such vessel, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. The owner may also have his action for such injury. The penalties aforesaid shall not extend to any person who shall press any such property by public authority. (R.C., c. 14, ss. 1, 3; Code, s. 2288; 1889, c. 378; Rev., s. 3544; C.S., s. 4333; 1977, c. 729; 1993, c. 539, s. 107; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-163 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 23 - Trespasses to Personal Property.|§ 14-163 - Poisoning livestock.

 14-163. Poisoning livestock.If any person shall willfully and unlawfully poison any horse, mule, hog, sheep or other livestock, the property of another, such person shall be punished as a Class I felon. (1898-9, c. 253; Code, s. 1003; Rev., s. 3313; C.S., s. 4334; 1969, c. 1224, s. 3; 1973, c. 1388; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1, c. 179, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-165 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-165 - Malicious or willful injury to hired personal property.

 14-165. Malicious or willful injury to hired personal property.Any person who shall rent or hire from any person, firm or corporation, any horse, mule or like animal, or any buggy, wagon, truck, automobile, or other like vehicle, aircraft, motor, trailer, appliance, equipment, tool, or other thing of value, who shall maliciously or willfully injure or damage the same by in any way using or driving the same in violation of any statute of the State of North Carolina, or who shall permit any other person so to do, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1927, c. 61, s. 1; 1965, c. 1073, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 109; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-166 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-166 - Subletting of hired property.

 14-166. Subletting of hired property.Any person who shall rent or hire, any horse, mule, or other like animal, or any buggy, wagon, truck, automobile, or other like vehicle, aircraft, motor, trailer, appliance, equipment, tool, or other thing of value, who shall, without the permission of the person, firm or corporation from whom such property is rented or hired, sublet or rent the same to any other person, firm or corporation, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1927, c. 61, s. 2; 1965, c. 1073, s. 2; 1969, c. 1224, s. 15; 1993, c. 539, s. 110; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-167 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-167 - Failure to return hired property.

 14-167. Failure to return hired property.Any person who shall rent or hire, any horse, mule or other like animal, or any buggy, wagon, truck, automobile, or other vehicle, aircraft, motor, trailer, appliance, equipment, tool, or other thing of value, and who shall willfully fail to return the same to the possession of the person, firm or corporation from whom such property has been rented or hired at the expiration of the time for which such property has been rented or hired, shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.If the value at the time of the rental or hiring of the truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle that is not returned is in excess of four thousand dollars ($4,000), the person who rented or hired it and failed to return it shall be guilty of a Class H felony.  (1927, c. 61, s. 3; 1965, c. 1073, s. 3; 1969, c. 1224, s. 15; 1993, c. 539, s. 111; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-182, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 18B.14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-168 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-168 - Hiring with intent to defraud.

 14-168. Hiring with intent to defraud.Any person who shall, with intent to cheat and defraud the owner thereof of the rental price therefor, hire or rent any horse or mule or any other like animal, or any buggy, wagon, truck, automobile or other like vehicle, aircraft, motor, trailer, appliance, equipment, tool, or other thing of value, or who shall obtain the possession of the same by false and fraudulent statements made with intent to deceive, which are calculated to deceive, and which do deceive, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1927, c. 61, s. 4; 1965, c. 1073, s. 4; 1969, c. 1224, s. 15; 1993, c. 539, s. 112; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-168.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-168.1 - Conversion by bailee, lessee, tenant or attorney-in-fact.

 14-168.1. Conversion by bailee, lessee, tenant or attorney-in-fact.Every person entrusted with any property as bailee, lessee, tenant or lodger, or with any power of attorney for the sale or transfer thereof, who fraudulently converts the same, or the proceeds thereof, to his own use, or secretes it with a fraudulent intent to convert it to his own use, shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.If, however, the value of the property converted or secreted, or the proceeds thereof, is in excess of four hundred dollars ($400.00), every person so converting or secreting it is guilty of a Class H felony. In all cases of doubt the jury shall, in the verdict, fix the value of the property converted or secreted.  (1965, c. 1073, s. 5; 1979, c. 468; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 13; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 113; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2013-360, s. 18B.14(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-168.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-168.2 - Definitions.

 14-168.2. Definitions.For the purposes of this Article, the terms "rent," "hire" and "lease" are used to designate the letting for hire of any horse, mule or other like animal, or any buggy, wagon, truck, automobile, aircraft, motor, trailer, appliance, equipment, tool, or other thing of value by lease, bailment, or rental agreement. (1965, c. 1073, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-168.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-168.3 - Prima facie evidence of intent to convert property.

 14-168.3. Prima facie evidence of intent to convert property.It shall be prima facie evidence of intent to commit a crime as set forth in G.S. 14-167, 14-168, and 14-168.1 with respect to any property other than a truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle when one who has, by written instrument, leased or rented the personal property of another:(1) Failed or refused to return such property to its owner after the lease, bailment, or rental agreement has expired,a. Within 10 days, andb. Within 48 hours after written demand for return thereof is personally served or given by registered mail delivered to the last known address provided in such lease or rental agreement, or(2) When the leasing or rental of such personal property is obtained by presentation of identification to the lessor or rentor thereof which is false, fictitious, or knowingly not current as to name, address, place of employment, or other identification. (1965, c. 1118; 2005-182, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-168.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-168.4 - Failing to return rented property on which there is purchase option.

 14-168.4. Failing to return rented property on which there is purchase option.(a) It shall be a Class 3 misdemeanor for any person to fail to return rented property with intent to defeat the rights of the owner, which is rented pursuant to a written rental agreement in which there is an option to purchase the property, after the date of termination provided in the agreement has occurred or, if the termination date is the occurrence of a specified event, then that such event has in fact occurred.(b) Intent to commit the crime set forth in subsection (a) may be presumed from the following evidence:(1) Evidence that the defendant has disposed of the property, or has encumbered the property by allowing a security interest to be placed on the property or by delivering the property to a pawnbroker; or(2) Evidence that the defendant has refused to deliver the property to the sheriff or other officer charged with the execution of process directed to him for its seizure, after a judgment for possession of the property or a claim and delivery order for the property has been issued; or(3) Evidence that the defendant has moved the rented property out of state and has failed to notify the owner of the new location of the property.However, this presumption may be rebutted by evidence from the defendant that he has no intent to defeat the rights of the owner of the property.  (c) Violations of this Article for failure to return rented property which is rented pursuant to a written rental agreement in which there is an option to purchase shall be prosecuted only under this section.  (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1065, s. 3; 1993, c. 539, s. 114; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2013-360, s. 18B.14(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-168.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-168.5 - Prima facie evidence of intent to convert a truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle; demand for return or payment.

 14-168.5. Prima facie evidence of intent to convert a truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle; demand for return or payment.(a) Prima Facie Evidence. - It shall be prima facie evidence of intent to commit a crime as set forth in G.S. 14-167, 14-168, and 14-168.1 when one who has, by written instrument, leased or rented a truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle owned by another:(1) Failed or refused to return the vehicle to the lessor or rentor at the place specified after the lease, bailment, or rental agreement has expired, within 72 hours after written demand for the vehicle is made in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; or(2) When the leasing or rental of the vehicle is obtained by presentation of identification to the lessor or rentor of the vehicle which is false, fictitious, or knowingly not current as to name, address, place of employment, or other identification.(b) Method of Demand; When Effective. -(1) Demand for return of a leased or rented truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle may be made in one of three ways:a. By personal service in accordance with Rule 4(j) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.b. By certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the last known address provided in the lease, bailment, or rental agreement.c. By depositing the demand with a designated delivery service authorized pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7502(f)(2) addressed to the last known address provided in the lease, bailment, or rental agreement.(2) Demand is effective upon hand delivery to the last known address, three days after deposit by mail (even if the demand is returned as undeliverable), or upon delivery by a designated delivery service to the last known address. (2005-182, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 14-169 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 24 - Vehicles and Draft Animals-Protection of Bailor Against Acts of Bailee.|§ 14-169 - Violation made misdemeanor.

 14-169. Violation made misdemeanor.Except as otherwise provided, any person violating the provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1927, c. 61, s. 5; 1929, c. 38, s. 1; 1969, c. 1224, s. 15; 1993, c. 539, s. 115; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-177 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 26 - Offenses Against Public Morality and Decency.|§ 14-177 - Crime against nature.

 14-177. Crime against nature.If any person shall commit the crime against nature, with mankind or beast, he shall be punished as a Class I felon. (5 Eliz., c. 17; 25 Hen. VIII, c. 6; R.C., c. 34, s. 6; 1868-9, c. 167, s. 6; Code, s. 1010; Rev., s. 3349; C.S., s. 4336; 1965, c. 621, s. 4; 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. 1191; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 14-178 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 14 - Criminal Law|Article 26 - Offenses Against Public Morality and Decency.|§ 14-178 - Incest.

 14-178. Incest.(a) Offense. - A person commits the offense of incest if the person engages in carnal intercourse with the person's (i) grandparent or grandchild, (ii) parent or child or stepchild or legally adopted child, (iii) brother or sister of the half or whole blood, or (iv) uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece.(b) Punishment and Sentencing. -(1) A person is guilty of a Class B1 felony if either of the following occurs:a. The person commits incest against a child under the age of 13 and the person is at least 12 years old and is at least four years older than the child when the incest occurred.b. The person commits incest against a child who is 13, 14, or 15 years old and the person is at least six years older than the child when the incest occurred.(2) A person is guilty of a Class C felony if the person commits incest against a child who is 13, 14, or 15 and the person is more than four but less than six years older than the child when the incest occurred.(3) In all other cases of incest, the parties are guilty of a Class F felony.(c) No Liability for Children Under 16. - No child under the age of 16 is liable under this section if the other person is at least four years older when the incest occurred. (1879, c. 16, s. 1; Code, s. 1060; Rev., s. 3351; 1911, c. 16; C.S., s. 4337; 1965, c. 132; 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. 1192; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2002-119, s. 1.)