GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 1301

Short Title:  Pet Theft/Larceny.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Howard; Barbee, Bowie, Bowman, Brawley, Brubaker, Buchanan, Cromer, Culp, Duncan, Esposito, Gardner, Hardaway, Holmes, Huffman, Judy Hunt, S. Hunt, Justus, Kennedy, Kimsey, Lail, Ligon, Loflin, Miller, Pope, Privette, Redwine, Rhyne, Sizemore, Stamey, R. Thompson, S. Thompson, Walker, Weatherly, P. Wilson, and G. Wilson.
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Referred to:  Judiciary.
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April 12, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO MAKE THE LARCENY OF A LICENSED DOG OR CAT A FELONY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 16 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 14-84.1. Larceny of pets.
(a)	As used in this section:
(1)	‘Pet' means a licensed dog or cat that is harbored by its owner or lawful custodian in a dwelling or within an enclosure or yard which is contained within the real property boundary line of the dwelling and is located within 500 feet of the dwelling.
(2)	‘Harbor' means to provide food and shelter to a dog or cat.
(b)	Larceny of a pet, regardless of its value, is a Class H felony."
Sec. 2. This act shall become effective October 1, 1989, and shall apply to acts occurring on or after that date.