GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 997

Short Title:  Careless Firearms Discharge.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Beall; and Bowman.
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Referred to:  Judiciary.
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April 3, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INTENTIONAL, NEGLIGENT, OR CARELESS DISCHARGE OF ANY FIREARMS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 14 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 14-34.5.  Intentional, negligent, or careless discharge of a firearm.
Any person who intentionally, negligently, or carelessly discharges any firearm in such a manner as to be likely to cause bodily injury to persons or domestic animals or the wanton destruction of property shall be guilty of a Class J felony."
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.