Bill Summary for H 34 (2023-2024)
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Jun 22 2023
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View NCGA Bill Details | 2023-2024 Session |
AN ACT ENACTING THE PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT ACT.Intro. by Hastings, Saine, Carson Smith, Pyrtle.
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Bill summary
Senate amendment to the 3rd edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 14-34.8 (defining criminal uses of laser devices) to clarify that intentionally pointing a laser device while the device is emitting a laser beam at a law enforcement agency animal or search and rescue animal while the animal is in the performance of its duty is only a Class A1 misdemeanor when the animal is caused harm as defined under GS 14-163.1 (i.e., injury, illness, or other physiological impairment; or any behavioral impairment that impedes or interferes with duties performed by a law enforcement agency animal or an assistance animal.)