GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 588

Short Title:  Reporting Ethnic Incidents.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Kennedy and Stamey.
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Referred to:  Judiciary.
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March 15, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO ETHNICALLY MOTIVATED INCIDENTS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The General Statutes are amended by adding a new Chapter to read:
“Chapter 99F.
"Procedures for Responding to Ethnically Motivated Incidents.
"§ 99F-1.  Written procedures required.
All State and local law enforcement agencies shall adopt written procedures to be followed by law enforcement officers in responding to observed incidents or reports of violence, threats, harassment, vandalism, or other crimes apparently motivated by race, religion, or ethnicity."
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.