Bill Summaries: S654 (2023-2024 Session)

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  • Bill S 654 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Apr 6 2023 - View summary

    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. 
    Animals, Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure
    GS 14

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