When it appears upon a trial for grand larceny that the larceny alleged was committed in any dwelling house or vessel, the offender shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding eight (8) years.
R.L. 1910, § 2658. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 391, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 283, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 391 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.