Section 72-7-304 - Injury to trees on highways - Penalty for violations(1) A person may not dig up, cut down, or otherwise willfully damage or destroy any shade, ornamental, or other tree, planted and standing on any public highway in conformity to law.(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is liable to the owner of the tree for treble the amount of damages sustained.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session.