GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

S	1 

SENATE BILL 552

Short Title:  McDowell Road Hunting.	(Local)

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Sponsors: Senator Ledbetter.

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Referred to:  State Government, Local Government and Personnel.

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March 27, 1997

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HUNTING BIG GAME.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to discharge a firearm from the right-of-way of a State-numbered road for the purpose of taking big game animals.
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 other peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.
Section 4.  This act applies only to McDowell County.
Section 5.  This act becomes effective October 1, 1997.