NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1971 SESSION

 

 

CHAPTER 404

HOUSE BILL 744

 

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING OF GAME FROM CERTAIN PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IN HALIFAX COUNTY.

 

The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:

 

Section 1.  It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, take or kill any species of birds, animals or beasts, or attempt to hunt, take or kill any species of birds, animals or beasts by the use of firearms from the roadway or right-of-way of public highways, or to discharge a firearm on or across a public highway in Halifax County.

Sec. 2.  Any person, association of persons, or any firm or corporation violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined a sum not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisoned for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Sec. 3.  All lawful peace officers of the county and State, including wildlife game protectors, are hereby authorized, and it shall be their duty to aid in the enforcement of this law.

Sec. 4.  This act shall apply to Halifax County.

Sec. 5.  This act shall become effective upon ratification.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 19th day of May, 1971.