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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-78 (2026)

(Effective December 1, 2026) Larceny of ungathered crops

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(a) It is unlawful for any person to steal or feloniously take and carry away any maize, corn, wheat, rice or other grain, or any cotton, tobacco, potatoes, peanuts, pulse, fruit, vegetable or other product cultivated for food or market, growing, standing or remaining ungathered in any field or ground.

(b) A violation of this section is punishable as follows:

(1) For a first offense under this section, the person is guilty of a Class H felony, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in addition to any other punishment prescribed for the offense.

(2) For a second or subsequent offense under this section, the person is guilty of a Class G felony, punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) in addition to any other punishment prescribed for the offense.  (1811, c. 816, P.R; R.C., c. 34, s. 21; 1868-9, c. 251; Code, s. 1069; Rev., s. 3503; C.S., s. 4257; 1975, c. 697; 1993, c. 539, s. 1168; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2026-11, s. 16(a).)

 

§ 14-78.1:  Repealed by Session Laws 1994, Ex.  Sess., c. 14, s. 72(1).

 

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Cited in 1 case, 1974–1974 · leading case: State v. Perry, 204 S.E.2d 889 (N.C. Ct. App. 1974).
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State v. Perry, 204 S.E.2d 889 (N.C. Ct. App. 1974). “G.S. 14-78; State v. Cooper, 256 N.C. 372 , 124 S.”
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