541.06 DESTRUCTION OF SHRUBS, TREES OR CROPS.

   (a)   No person, without privilege to do so, shall recklessly cut down, destroy, girdle or otherwise injure a vine, bush, shrub, sapling, tree or crop standing or growing on the land of another or upon public land.

   (b)   In addition to any penalty provided, whoever violates this section is liable in treble damages for the injury caused. (ORC 901.51)

   (c)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(ORC 901.99(A))