GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 817

Short Title:  Cleveland Road Hunting.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representatives Lutz, Jack Hunt; and Weatherly.
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Referred to:  Basic Resources.
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March 23, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HUNTING FROM THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF PUBLIC ROADS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to hunt, take, or kill or to attempt to hunt, take, or kill any wild animal or wild bird on or from the right-of-way of any public road, street, highway, or thoroughfare.
Sec. 2.  Violation of this act is a misdemeanor punishable for a first conviction by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) or more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, and punishable for a second or subsequent conviction within three years by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or by both.
Sec. 3.  This act is enforceable by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by other peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.
Sec. 4.  This act applies only to Cleveland County.
Sec. 5.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.