§ 1727. Copper–Stealing or removing–Penalties

Cite as: 21 CNCA § 1727

Any person who shall enter upon any premises, easement, or right of way with intent to steal or remove without the consent of the owner, or with intent to aid or assist in stealing or removing any copper wire, copper cable, or copper tubing from and off of any appurtenance on such premises, easement, or right of way shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by confinement for a term not to exceed three (3) years, or shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Historical Data

LA 07-21, eff. February 22, 2021.