AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SALE, SURRENDER, OR PURCHASE OF A MINOR; TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHAT OTHER MEASURES MAY BE NEEDED TO STOP THIS TYPE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; TO CLARIFY WHEN, TO WHOM, AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES THE IDENTITY OF A PERSON REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT MAY BE RELEASED; TO CLARIFY WHAT INFORMATION THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN IN THE FOSTER CARE REGISTRY AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY MAY BE WITHHELD. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 5/29/12, 6/11/12, 6/27/12, 6/28/12, and 7/2/12. Enacted July 12, 2012. Sections 5 and 8 are effective July 12, 2012. Sections 6 and 7 are effective October 1, 2012. The remainder is effective December 1, 2012.