Bill Summary for S 679 (2011-2012)

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Jun 8 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 679 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 19, 2011
TO STRENGTHEN THE LAW PROHIBITING COCKFIGHTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Intro. by Newton.

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Senate amendments make the following changes to 2nd edition. Amendment #1 clarifies that definition of law enforcement officer for purposes of new GS 14-51.2 includes a duly authorized bail bondsman, or his or her employee, who is acting under lawful authority. Amendment #2 amends GS 14-409.10 to authorize the purchase of rifles, shotguns and ammunition in other states if the person undergoes a specified background check. Also creates new GS 14-408.1 to make it a Class F felony to solicit a dealer or seller of firearms or ammunition to transfer the firearm or ammunition in violation of any law, or to provide false information to a seller of firearms with the intent to deceive the seller about the legality of a sale or transfer. Changes title of act accordingly.