2014 Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 81 - TRESPASS AND MALICIOUS INJURIES TO PROPERTY
Subchapter 4: PUBLIC UTILITIES
§ 3782 Tapping electric lines; injuries to electric plants
§ 3782. Tapping electric lines; injuries to electric plants
A person who wilfully commits or causes to be committed an act with intent to injure a machine, apparatus or structure appertaining to the works of a person, firm, association or corporation engaged in manufacturing, selling or distributing electrical energy in this state, or whereby such works may be stopped, obstructed or injured, or who taps an electrical line of a person, firm, association or corporation so that electricity can be taken therefrom, or knowingly uses electricity taken from such line without the consent of such person, firm, association or corporation, shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $300.00, or both. Such person shall also be liable to such person, firm, association or corporation or to anyone injured for actual damages, with full costs, in a civil action on this statute.
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