14-279.1. Unlawful impairment of operation of railroads.
Any person who, without authorization of the affected railroad company, shall willfully do or cause to be done any act to railroad engines, equipment, or rolling stock so as to impede or prevent movement of railroad trains or so as to impair the operation of railroad equipment shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1979, c. 387, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 176; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 36 - Offenses Against the Public Safety.
§ 14-278 - Willful injury to property of railroads.
§ 14-279 - Unlawful injury to property of railroads.
§ 14-279.1 - Unlawful impairment of operation of railroads.
§ 14-280 - Shooting or throwing at trains or passengers.
§ 14-280.1 - Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
§ 14-280.2 - Use of a laser device towards an aircraft.
§ 14-280.3 - Interference with manned aircraft by unmanned aircraft systems.
§ 14-281 - Operating trains and streetcars while intoxicated.
§ 14-281.1 - Throwing, dropping, etc., objects at sporting events.
§ 14-282 - Displaying false lights on seashore.
§ 14-283 - Exploding dynamite cartridges and bombs.
§ 14-284 - Keeping for sale or selling explosives without a license.
§ 14-284.1 - Regulation of sale of explosives; reports; storage.
§ 14-284.2 - Dumping of toxic substances.
§ 14-286.1 - Making false ambulance request.
§ 14-286.2 - Interfering with emergency communication.
§ 14-287 - Leaving unused well open and exposed.
§ 14-288 - Unlawful to pollute any bottles used for beverages.