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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 77 Rivers, Creeks, and Coastal Waters.
Article 2 - Obstructions in Streams.
77-12. Obstructing passage of boats.


NC Gen Stat § 77-12 What's This?

77‑12. Obstructing passage of boats.

If any person shall obstruct the free passage of boats along any river or creek, by felling trees, or by any other means whatever, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1796, c. 460, s. 2; R.C., c. 100, s. 6; Code, s. 3711; Rev., s. 3561; C.S., s. 7376; 1993, c. 539, s. 580; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

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