\nThe following definitions apply in this Article:\n(1) 'Breaking and entering.' – The term means any of the following felony offenses:\na. First degree burglary (G.S. 14-51).\nb. Second degree burglary (G.S. 14-51).\nc. Breaking out of dwelling house burglary (G.S. 14-53).\nd. Breaking or entering buildings generally (G.S. 14-54(a)).\nd1. Breaking or entering with intent to terrorize or injure an occupant of the building (G.S. 14-54(a1)).\ne. Breaking or entering a building that is a place of religious worship (G.S. 14-54.1).\nf. Any repealed or superseded offense substantially equivalent to any of the offenses in sub-subdivision a., b., c., d., or e. of this subdivision.\ng. Any offense committed in another jurisdiction substantially similar to any of the offenses in sub-subdivision a., b., c., d., or e. of this subdivision.\n(2) 'Convicted.' – The person has been adjudged guilty of or has entered a plea of guilty or no contest to the offense of breaking and entering.\n(3) 'Status offender.' – A person who is a habitual breaking and entering status offender as described in G.S. 14-7.26. (2011-192, s. 3(a); 2017-176, s. 3(a).)
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