14-280.1. Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
(a) Offense. - A person commits the offense of trespassing on railroad right-of-way if the person enters and remains on the railroad right-of-way without the consent of the railroad company or the person operating the railroad or without authority granted pursuant to State or federal law.
(b) Crossings. - Nothing in this section shall apply to a person crossing the railroad right-of-way at a public or private crossing.
(c) Legally Abandoned Rights-of-Way. - This section shall not apply to any right-of-way that has been legally abandoned pursuant to an order of a federal or State agency having jurisdiction over the right-of-way and is not being used for railroad services.
(d) Classification. - Trespassing on railroad right-of-way is a Class 3 misdemeanor. (2000-146, s. 10.)
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.