14-91. Embezzlement of State property by public officers and employees.
If any officer, agent, or employee of the State, or other person having or holding in trust for the same any bonds issued by the State, or any security, or other property and effects of the same, shall embezzle or knowingly and willfully misapply or convert the same to his own use, or otherwise willfully or corruptly abuse such trust, such offender and all persons knowingly and willfully aiding and abetting or otherwise assisting therein shall be guilty of a felony. If the value of the property is one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, a violation of this section is a Class C felony. If the value of the property is less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), a violation of this section is a Class F felony. (1874-5, c. 52; Code, s. 1015; Rev., s. 3407; C.S., s. 4269; 1979, c. 716; c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1997-443, s. 19.25(e).)
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North Carolina General Statutes
§ 14-90 - Embezzlement of property received by virtue of office or employment.
§ 14-91 - Embezzlement of State property by public officers and employees.
§ 14-92 - Embezzlement of funds by public officers and trustees.
§ 14-93 - Embezzlement by treasurers of charitable and religious organizations.
§ 14-94 - Embezzlement by officers of railroad companies.
§ 14-97 - Appropriation of partnership funds by partner to personal use.