The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 13 : Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 031 : Discrimination
(Cite as: 13 V.S.A. § 1456)-
§ 1456. Burning of cross or other religious symbol
Any person who intentionally sets fire to, or burns, causes to be burned, or aids or procures the burning of a cross or a religious symbol, with the intention of terrorizing or harassing a particular person or persons, shall be subject to a term of imprisonment of not more than two years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. (Added 1989, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. May 12, 1990; amended 2021, No. 34, § 2, eff. May 18, 2021.)
