GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 916

Short Title:  Wilson/Regulate Deer Hunting.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative L. Etheridge.
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Referred to:  Basic Resources.
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March 27, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO REGULATE HUNTING IN WILSON COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to hunt deer with a rifle except from a stand at least eight feet off the ground.
Sec. 2.  It is unlawful to hunt deer with a rifle on the land of another without the written permission of the owner or lessee of the land.
Sec. 3.  Violation of this act is a misdemeanor punishable for a first conviction by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days and punishable for a subsequent conviction within three years by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or by both.
Sec. 4.  This act is enforceable by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, highway patrolmen, and other peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.
Sec. 5.  This act applies only to Wilson County.
Sec. 6.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.