GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

1983 SESSION

 

 

CHAPTER 448

SENATE BILL 432

 

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT BEAR HUNTING WITH DOGS IN PAMLICO COUNTY.

 

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

 

Section 1.  It is unlawful to hunt, take or kill bear with dogs.

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 or subsequent 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 deputy sheriffs and by other peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.

Sec. 4.  This act applies only to Pamlico County.

Sec. 5.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1983.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 6th day of June, 1983.