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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. A person is guilty of an offense if that person:
a. Willfully tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property; or
b. Willfully damages tangible property of another.
2. The offense is:
a. A class B felony if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of ten thousand dollars.
b. A class C felony if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of two thousand dollars but not in excess of ten thousand dollars or damages tangible property of another by means of an explosive or a destructive device.
c. A class C felony if the actor commits the offense while engaged in a riot, as defined in section 12.1-25-01.
d. A class A misdemeanor if the actor recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of two thousand dollars or if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss of from one hundred dollars through two thousand dollars.
Otherwise the offense is a class B misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-21-05. Criminal mischief - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-21-05/
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