Bill Summary for H 554 (2015-2016)

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Apr 30 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 554 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 2, 2015
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS THAT CERTAIN DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS POSE TO THE COMMUNITY.
Intro. by McGrady, Hurley, Hardister, Saine.

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House amendments make the following changes to the 2nd edition. 

Amendment #1 amends the definition of animal control authority in GS 19A-71 to mean a county or city that has exercised its right to regulate animals under GS Chapter 153A or GS Chapter 160A and any other organization with which the city or county has contracted for purposes of animal control.

Amendment #2 amends proposed GS 19A-72 to provide that members of the public do not include (in addition to supervised interns or volunteers) employees (was, full time employees), or students at colleges or universities doing academic coursework or research. 

Amends GS 19A-76 to modify the places that may take custody and control of dangerous wild animals that pose a direct threat to public safety or that are suffering from neglect or cruelty, or forfeited animals, to remove a temporary holding facility and add specified veterinary entities, incorporated nonprofit animal protection organizations meeting specified conditions, and institutions accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Amendment #3 amends the definition of dangerous wild animal in GS 19A-71 to include seven specified types of primates (was, all species), excluding humans.