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G.S. 70-40
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§ 70-40.  Penalties. (a) Violation of the provisions of G.S. 70-29 is a Class 1 misdemeanor. (b) Violation of the provisions of G.S. 70-37(a) is a Class H felony. (1981, c. 853, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 543; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_70/GS_70-40.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026

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