Amends GS 14-362 (Cockfighting) to make causing or allowing a minor under 18 years old to be present at a cockfight a Class I felony under that section. Adds subsection (b), making it a Class I felony for a person to knowingly own, offer to buy or sell, or otherwise prepare a cock for cockfighting.
Amends GS 14-362.2(a) to make causing or allowing a minor under 18 years old to be present at any type of dog fight a Class H felony.
Contains a severability clause.
Effective and applicable to offenses committed after December 1, 2023.
Bill Summaries: S 654 REVISE ANIMAL FIGHTING LAWS.
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Bill S 654 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 6 2023 - View Summary