GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 492

Short Title:  Boiling Spr. Lakes Bird Sanctuary.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative Redwine.
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Referred to:  Local and Regional Government I.
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March 24, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND BIRD SANCTUARY IN THE CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKES IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  A wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary is established in the City of Boiling Spring Lakes in Brunswick County.  The preserve and sanctuary embrace all lands within the city limits of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes.
Sec. 2.  The intent and purpose of this act is to establish a wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary for the preservation and protection of all animals and birds within the city limits of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes.
Sec. 3.  The City Clerk of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes is authorized to contract with the Department of Transportation for the erection and maintenance of signs at all major entrances to the city limits, stating that the area is a wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary.
Sec. 4.  It is unlawful to trap, hunt, or shoot, using firearms or bow and arrow, or to otherwise kill any bird or animal within the sanctuary and preserve established by this act.  Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00), or both.
Sec. 5.  The provisions of this act are enforceable by officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, the Highway Patrol, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Department, the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department, and any other State and County officers having the power of arrest.
Sec. 6.  This act is effective upon ratification, but Section 4 is enforceable only after signs have been erected as provided by Section 3.