Bill Summary for H 612 (2013-2014)

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May 9 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 612 (Public) Filed Monday, April 8, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CONFINE ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THREATEN THE ANIMALS' HEALTH.
Intro. by Harrison, Saine, R. Brown, Horn.

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House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends proposed GS 14-362.4 to make it unlawful to willfully confine an animal (was, unlawful to confine an animal) in a vehicle under conditions that threaten the animal's life. Also removes lack of food or water from the list of endangering conditions. Adds that the section is not to be construed to apply to the transportation of horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, or other livestock.