Bill Summary for S 247 (2015-2016)

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Apr 1 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
Senate Bill 247 (Local) Filed Wednesday, March 11, 2015
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF RALEIGH AND THE CITIES AND TOWNS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO DONATE RETIRED SERVICE ANIMALS USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OR ANY OTHER CITY OR TOWN AGENCY TO THE POLICE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE WHO HAD NORMAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE ANIMAL.
Intro. by Stein, Blue.

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Senate amendment #1 makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Changes the long title.

Adds language providing that the governing body of a municipality can donate animals used by the municipality's police department or any other municipal agency to the officer or employee who had normal custody and control of the animal while in service, after the animal has been deemed no longer fit for service. Applies only to the municipalities in Mecklenburg County.