North Carolina General Statutes 14-309. Violation made criminal
Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class G felony | between 8 and 31 months | |
| Class H felony | between 4 and 25 months | |
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 120 days |
(a) Any person who violates any provision of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-304 through 14-309 is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for the first offense, and is guilty of a Class H felony for a second offense and a Class G felony for a third or subsequent offense.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any person violating the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-306.1A involving the operation of five or more machines prohibited by that section is guilty of a Class G felony.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any person violating the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-306.3(b) involving the possession of five or more machines prohibited by that subsection is guilty of a Class G felony. (1937, c. 196, s. 6; 1993, c. 366, s. 3, c. 539, s. 211; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 9(a), (b); 2000-151, s. 3; 2006-6, s. 11; 2008-122, s. 3.)