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On a second conviction for destroying trees, fined 6l. but not above 10l. or imprisoned 6 months.
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XVI. And whereas the practice of timber stealing is well known to have been carried on for a length of time by the same idle and disorderly person or persons, notwithstanding their having been often convicted and fined for such offences: be it enacted, That all persons once convicted of cutting down, grubbing up, barking, or otherwise destroying any tree or trees, without the consent of the owner, before any justice of the peace, shall be liable upon conviction for their second offence, to such fine, not less than five pounds, nor more than ten pounds, as to such justice shall seem proper, to be disposed of in manner as in this act is before recited; or on non-payment thereof, to six months imprisonment, and for their third offence, to a penalty of ten pounds, or on non-payment thereof, to an imprisonment for any time not exceeding twelve months, nor less than six.
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