Section 539:9 Agricultural Vandalism; Penalties. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. Whoever shall knowingly cut, fell, destroy, injure, damage, cause to be damaged, carry away, tamper with, worry, or vandalize any legal crop or legal crop bearing tree or plant, cropland, pasture or pasture land, livestock or other farm raised animals, as defined in RSA 21:34-a, and all farm buildings, enclosures, structures, or equipment used in the care and production of crops, livestock or other farm raised animals, or aid in such action without permission of the owner, shall forfeit to the person injured up to 10 times the market value or repair cost.
   II. A person who violates the provisions of paragraph I shall also be guilty of a class B felony if the actual loss or cost of repair is $10,000 or more, or a misdemeanor if the actual loss or cost of repair is less than $10,000.

Source. 2003, 181:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.