GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 598

Short Title:  Pasquotank Road Hunting.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representatives Thompson and James.
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Referred to:  Local & Regional Government I.
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April 4, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HUNTING FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PUBLIC ROADS, TO PROHIBIT HUNTING ON ANOTHER'S LAND WITHOUT PERMISSION, AND TO REGULATE HUNTING WITH CENTER FIRE RIFLES IN PASQUOTANK COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to hunt, take, or kill any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or with bow and arrow from, on, or across the right-of-way of any public road.
Sec. 2.  It is unlawful to hunt with, possess, or discharge a firearm or bow and arrow on the land of another without the permission of the owner or lessee of the land.
Sec. 3.  It is unlawful to hunt with a center fire rifle, except from a stand at least six feet above the ground.
Sec. 4.  Violation of this act is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or by both, in the discretion of the court.  The arresting officer may seize the weapon or weapons used in violation of this act at the time of arrest or citation, and the weapon may be disposed of by the court in a manner authorized by G.S. 14-269.1.
Sec. 5.  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. 6.  This act applies only to Pasquotank County.
Sec. 7.  This act becomes effective October 1, 1991.