Bill Summary for H 325 (2017-2018)

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Jun 21 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 325 (Public) Filed Monday, March 13, 2017
AN ACT TO MODIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE CRIMINAL LAWS REGARDING ARSON.
Intro. by McNeill, Hurley.

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Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Replaces the content of proposed GS 14-67.2, establishing a felony for burning caused during the commission of another felony, with the following. Makes it a Class D felony for any person, during the commission of a felony, to knowingly damage any dwelling, structure, building, or conveyance referenced inĀ GS Chapter 14, Article 15 (Arson and Other Burnings) by fire or explosion that causes damage valued at $10,000 or more. Also makes it a Class D felony to, during the commission of a felony, knowingly cause, aid, abet, advise, encourage, hire, counsel, or procure another person to do the same.