GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2011

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SENATE BILL 35

Short Title:        Orange Co./No Deer Hunting With Dogs.		(Local)
Sponsors:	Senator Kinnaird.
Referred to:	Judiciary II.

February 7, 2011

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF DEER WITH DOGS IN ORANGE COUNTY.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  It is unlawful to hunt deer or attempt to take deer with the aid of dogs at any time.

SECTION 2.  Violation of this act is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

SECTION 3.  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 4.  This act applies only to Orange County.

SECTION 5.  This act becomes effective October 1, 2011, and applies to acts committed on or after that date.