§ 14-288.24. Perpetrating hoax by use of false nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon of mass destruction; punishment; restitution. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 14‑288.24. Perpetrating hoax by use of false nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon ofmass destruction; punishment; restitution.

(a)        Any person who,with intent to perpetrate a hoax, conceals, places, or displays any device,object, machine, instrument, or artifact, so as to cause any person reasonablyto believe the same to be a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon of massdestruction is guilty of a Class D felony.

(b)        The court may ordera person convicted under this section to pay restitution, including costs andconsequential damages resulting from disruption of the normal activity thatwould have otherwise occurred but for the hoax, pursuant to Article 81C ofChapter 15A of the General Statutes. (2001‑470, s. 1.)