NC S164

Increases the penalty for looting temporary housing (tents, trailers, mobile homes, vehicles used as living quarters) during a declared state of emergency from a Class H felony to a Class F felony

Defines "temporary housing" to include transportable shelters, vehicles used as living quarters, equipment used to transport such structures, and attached items providing power, heating, or air conditioning

Maintains Class H felony punishment for looting other types of property during emergencies

Allows victims to sue violators for three times actual damages plus court costs and attorneys' fees

Effective December 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date