(a)        Offense. – A person commits the offense of second degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains on premises of another:

(1)        After he has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the premises, by a lawful occupant, or by another authorized person; or

(2)        That are posted, in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, with notice not to enter the premises.

(b)        Classification. – Second degree trespass is a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 102; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

Attorney's Note

Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 3 misdemeanorup to 20 daysup to $200
For details, see § 15A-1340.23

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