Enacts GS 20-137.4B to make it unlawful to operate a vehicle on a public street, highway, or public vehicular area while holding a live animal in the person's lap. States the purpose of the statute is to ensure public safety, and makes a violation of the statute an infraction punishable by a $100 fine plus court costs. Provides that no driver's license points or insurance surcharge can be assessed a result of a violation. Establishes that failure to comply with this statute cannot constitute negligence per se or contributory negligence per se by the operator in any action for the recovery of damages arising out of the operation, ownership, or maintenance of a vehicle. Effective December 1, 2017, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
PROHIBIT DRIVING WITH ANIMAL IN LAP.
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AN ACT TO INCREASE SAFETY ON THE ROADS BY PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER IS HOLDING A LIVE ANIMAL IN THE PERSON'S LAP.Intro. by Pierce.
Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Feb 15 2017)
Bill History:
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Wed, 8 Feb 2017 House: Filed
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Thu, 9 Feb 2017 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 13 Feb 2017 House: Serial Referral To Insurance Added
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 House: Serial Referral To Transportation Stricken
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 House: Serial Referral To Insurance Stricken
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 73
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Bill H 73 (2017-2018)Summary date: Feb 8 2017 - View Summary
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