GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 861

Short Title:  N. Moore/No Hunting Deer with Dogs.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative Craven.
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Referred to:  Basic Resources.
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March 27, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF DEER WITH DOGS IN NORTHERN MOORE COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to allow dogs to chase deer, or to hunt, take, or kill, or attempt to hunt, take, or kill deer with the aid of dogs at any time in that portion of Moore County north of N.C. Highway 211 and west of U.S. Highway 1.
Sec. 2.  Violation of this act is a misdemeanor, punishable for a first conviction by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, and punishable for a second or subsequent conviction within three years by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the court.
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 shall apply only to that portion of Moore County north of N.C. Highway 211 and west of U.S. Highway 1.
Sec. 5.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.