CHAPTER 8. TIMBER SPIKING
IC 35-43-8
Chapter 8. Timber Spiking
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"Timber" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "timber" includes standing or
felled trees and logs that can be used for any of the following:
(1) Sawing or processing into lumber for building or structural
purposes.
(2) Posts, poles, bolts, pulpwood, or cordwood.
(3) The manufacture of wood products.
As added by P.L.139-1992, SEC.1.
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Criminal offense; punishment
Sec. 2. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally,
without claim or right or consent of the owner, drives, places, or
fastens in timber a device of metal, ceramic, or other substance
sufficiently hard to damage equipment used in the processing of
timber into wood products, with the intent to hinder the felling,
logging, or processing of timber, is guilty of a crime and may be
sentenced under this chapter.
As added by P.L.139-1992, SEC.1.
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Penalties; attorney's fees and restitution
Sec. 3. (a) A person who violates section 2 of this chapter
commits a Class C felony if the violation causes bodily injury to
another person.
(b) A person who violates section 2 of this chapter commits a
Class D felony if the violation does not cause bodily injury to
another person.
(c) In addition to a penalty imposed under subsection (a) or (b),
the court may order a person convicted of violating section 2 of this
chapter to pay attorney's fees and restitution to the owner of property
damaged because of the action of the person.
As added by P.L.139-1992, SEC.1.
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Infractions
Sec. 4. A person commits a Class A infraction who:
(1) possesses a device of metal, ceramic, or other substance
commonly used to damage saws, wood processing,
manufacturing, or transportation equipment with the intent to
use the device to hinder the logging or the processing of timber;
or
(2) possesses a chemical or biological substance, mechanical
equipment, or a tool with the intent to use the substance,
equipment, or tool or permit the use of the substance,
equipment, or tool to damage timber processing, manufacturing,
or transportation equipment.
As added by P.L.139-1992, SEC.1.