106-202.20. Forfeiture of illegally possessed plants; disposition of plants.
Upon conviction of any defendant for a violation of G.S. 106-202.19, the court, in its discretion, may order the defendant to forfeit any plant or plant parts which he possesses in violation of G.S. 106-202.19. The court shall direct disposition of any forfeited plant or plant part by destruction or sale. The clear proceeds of forfeitures and sales pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (1989, c. 508, s. 3; 1997-261, s. 109; 1998-215, s. 10.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 19B - Plant Protection and Conservation Act.
§ 106-202.13 - Declaration of policy.
§ 106-202.14 - Creation of Board; membership; terms; chairman; quorum; board actions; compensation.
§ 106-202.15 - Powers and duties of the Board.
§ 106-202.16 - Criteria and procedures for placing plants on protected plant lists.
§ 106-202.18 - Powers and duties of the Scientific Committee.
§ 106-202.19 - Unlawful acts; penalties; enforcement.
§ 106-202.20 - Forfeiture of illegally possessed plants; disposition of plants.