North Dakota Code 49-10.1-08 – Tampering, altering, or damaging railroad property – Penalty
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Every unauthorized person who unlawfully tampers with, alters, or damages any railroad track, track mechanism, or signal, semaphore, or sign, or masks any light or signal, or exhibits any false light or signal with intent to endanger any person or damage property, shall be guilty of a class C felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 49-10.1-08
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49