GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2011

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HOUSE BILL 362

Short Title:        Pasquotank Hunting.		(Local)
Sponsors:	Representative Owens (Primary Sponsor). For a complete list of Sponsors, see Bill Information on the NCGA Web Site.
Referred to:	Government, if favorable, Finance.

March 16, 2011

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to regulate hunting with centerfire rifles in pasquotank county.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  It is unlawful to hunt with a centerfire rifle except from a permanent or portable stationary stand which raises the lower level of the barrel to a minimum of eight feet above ground level. For purposes of this act, the term "hunt" is defined as provided in G.S. 113-130.

SECTION 2.  Section 1 of this act does not apply to a landowner or lessee of property using a centerfire rifle for self-protection or to prevent crop depredation.

SECTION 3.  A person who violates Section 1 of this act is responsible for an infraction and shall pay a penalty of ten dollars ($10.00) plus court costs.

SECTION 4.  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.

SECTION 5.  This act applies only to Pasquotank County.

SECTION 6.  This act becomes effective October 1, 2011, and applies to acts committed on or after that date.