NC H283

Upgrades first degree trespass from Class 2 misdemeanor to Class I felony when a person reenters real property after being removed pursuant to a valid eviction order or writ for possession.

Requires a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000 per violation for the enhanced felony trespass offense.

Upgrades first degree trespass to Class I felony when a person commits trespass under color of title by knowingly creating or providing materially false evidence of ownership or possessory interest.

Effective date is December 1, 2016, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date.