§ 3782 - Tapping electric lines; injuries to electric plants - Vermont Statutes

§ 3782. Tapping electric lines; injuries to electric plants

A person who wilfully commits or causes to be committed an act with intent to injure a machine, apparatus or structure appertaining to the works of a person, firm, association or corporation engaged in manufacturing, selling or distributing electrical energy in this state, or whereby such works may be stopped, obstructed or injured, or who taps an electrical line of a person, firm, association or corporation so that electricity can be taken therefrom, or knowingly uses electricity taken from such line without the consent of such person, firm, association or corporation, shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $300.00, or both. Such person shall also be liable to such person, firm, association or corporation or to anyone injured for actual damages, with full costs, in a civil action on this statute.