STRENGTHEN PROHIBITION ON COCKFIGHTING.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 395 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 16, 2011
TO STRENGTHEN THE LAW PROHIBITING COCKFIGHTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Intro. by McGrady, Hurley, Ingle, Burr.

Status: Re-ref Com On Judiciary (House Action) (Mar 30 2011)

Bill History:

H 395

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 16 2011 - View Summary

    Clarifies that the prohibition against cockfighting in GS 14-362 applies to a rooster, gamecock, or other fighting bird (was, a cock). Provides that owning, breeding, possessing, selling, or training a rooster, gamecock, or other fighting bird with the intent to use the bird in an exhibition featuring the baiting or fighting of that bird with another bird or another animal is a Class I felony. Also provides that a person who manufactures, possesses, promotes, buys, sells, or transports gaffs or slashers, or any sharp implement designed to replace the natural spur of a rooster, gamecock, or other fighting bird, or who uses any device intended to enhance an animal’s fighting ability is guilty of a Class I felony. Adds definitions for the following terms: (1) cockfight, (2) fighting bird, (3) gaff, and (4) slasher. Effective December 1, 2011, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.