Burning cross with intent to intimidate

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross on the property of another, a highway or other public place. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20P of this title. Added by Laws 2003, c. 256, § 2, emerg. eff. May 23, 2003. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, § 680, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.