GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
S	2
SENATE BILL 776
Corrected Copy 4/10/01

 
Short Title:	Larceny/Law Enforce. Equip.	()	
Sponsors:	Senator Thomas; Cunningham, Metchalf, and Swindell.	
Referred to:	Judiciary II.	
April 2, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to include law enforcement equipment in the category of felony larceny.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 14‑72(b) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"(6)	Of any equipment owned by, or in the possession and control of, a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency and used in the course and scope of employment. As used in this section, the term 'equipment' shall include, but not be limited to, blue or red lights, radios or other electronic equipment, handcuffs, batons or similar impact weapons, oleo capsicum, mace or similar aerosol devices, belts, holsters, cases and pouches, protective vests, uniforms, badges, issued identification, or flashlights."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective December 1, 2001, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.