GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 348

Short Title:  Jones Road Hunting.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative Albertson.
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Referred to:  Local and Regional Government II.
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March 27, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HUNTING FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HARD-SURFACED ROADS IN JONES COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to hunt, take, or kill with firearms, or to attempt to hunt, take, or kill with firearms, any wild animal or wild bird on, from, or across the right-of-way of any hard-surfaced public road, street, or highway.
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) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, and punishable for a second 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. 3.  This act is enforceable by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.
Sec. 4.  Chapter 979 of the 1983 Session Laws (Regular Session 1984) is repealed.
Sec. 5.  This act applies only to Jones County.
Sec. 6.  This act becomes effective October 1, 1991.