The court may order a defendant to make restitution to the secondary metals recycler or property owner, as appropriate, for any damage or loss caused by the defendant and arising out of a violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-71, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-71.1, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-72, G.S.14-159.4, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-424(a)(3), N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-424(a)(3a), or N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-424(a)(4) committed by the defendant. ?(2012-46, s. 28; 2021-154, s. 5.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 66-430

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.