GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2009

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HOUSE BILL 1251

Committee Substitute Favorable 5/13/09

Senate Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee Substitute Adopted 5/26/10

Short Title:        Colonial Spanish Mustang as State Horse.	(Public)
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April 9, 2009

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT designating the colonial spanish mustang as the official horse of the state of north carolina.

Whereas, the wild horses living along the Outer Banks of North Carolina are considered to be descendants of the horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers and colonists beginning in the 16^th century; and

Whereas, these horses are known as Colonial Spanish Mustangs; and

Whereas, these Colonial Spanish Mustangs have played a significant role in the history and culture of North Carolina's coastal area for hundreds of years; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

"§ 145-31.  State horse.

The Colonial Spanish Mustang is adopted as the official horse of the State of North Carolina."

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.