Destruction of property.

58-02-08-10. Destruction of property. 1. A person may not destroy, in any manner, any native, wild, or domesticated tree, shrub, fruit, plant, wildflower, or animal. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 noncriminal offense. 2. No person may destroy, deface, or remove, or disturb, in any manner, any real, personal, or public property, including geological formations or features and historical and cultural artifacts. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a noncriminal offense. 3. Collecting of fruit or plant materials is prohibited. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. History: Effective September 1, 1987; amended effective April 1, 2006; May 1, 2011. General Authority: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-05 Law Implemented: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-04, 55-08-05 6