North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances

N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-278: Willful injury to property of railroads

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to willfully place objects on railroad tracks or damage railroad property with intent to injure people or damage equipment. Violators are punished as Class I felons.

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