76-6-206.5. Cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective fencing of agricultural or range land.
(1) Terms defined in Sections,, andapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-6-201 76-6-206.3
(2) An actor commits cutting, destroying, or rendering ineffective the fencing of agricultural or range land if the person willfully cuts, destroys, or renders ineffective any fencing or other form of enclosure a reasonable person would recognize as intended to exclude intruders.
(3) A violation of Subsectionis a class B misdemeanor. (2)
(4) In addition to an order for restitution under Section, an actor who commits a violation of Subsectionmay also be liable for: 77-38b-205 (2) statutory damages in the amount of $500; reasonable attorney fees not to exceed $250; and court costs.
(5) Civil damages under Subsectionmay be collected in a separate action by the owner of the agricultural or range land or the owner's assignee. (4)