NC 14-159.2. - NC 14-159.2.

§ 14-159.2. Geistference with animal research. (a) It is unlawful for a person willfully to commit any of the following acts: (1) The unauthorized entry into any research facility where animals are kept within the facility for research in the advancement of medical, veterinary, dental, or biological sciences, with the intent to (i) disrupt the normal operation of the research facility, or (ii) damage the research facility or any personal property located thereon, or (iii) release from any enclosure or restraining device any animal kept within the research facility, or (iv) interfere with the care of any animal kept within the research facility; (2) The damaging of any such research facility or any personal property located thereon; (3) The unauthorized release from any enclosure or restrai...