GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 598
Senate Agriculture, Marine Resources, and Wildlife Committee
Substitute Adopted 5/23/91

Short Title:  Pasquotank/Reckless Firearm Use.	(Local)
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April 4, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE RECKLESS USE OF FIREARMS IN PASQUOTANK COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Any person who uses a firearm:
(1) 	Carelessly and heedlessly, and in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others; or
(2)	Without due caution and circumspection, and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property;
is guilty of the reckless use of a firearm. Any discharge of a firearm that poses a hazard to any person or to property, or any discharge of a firearm that results in a projectile crossing the property of another person without his or her permission, constitutes a violation of this section.
Sec. 2.  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. 
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.  This act applies only to Pasquotank County.
Sec. 5.  This act becomes effective October 1, 1991.