North Carolina § 14-362 - Cockfighting.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 14-362 — Cockfighting., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-362. Cockfighting.
A person who instigates, promotes, conducts, is employed at, allows property under his ownership or control to be used for, participates as a spectator at, or profits from an exhibition featuring the fighting of a cock is guilty of a Class I felony. A lease of property that is used or is intended to be used for an exhibition featuring the fighting of a cock is void, and a lessor who knows this use is made or is intended to be made of his property is under a duty to evict the lessee immediately. History (1881, c. 368, s. 2; Code, s. 2483; 1891, c. 65; Rev., s. 3301; C.S., s. 4485; 1953, c. 857, s. 2; 1969, c. 1224, s. 3; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 967, s. 3; 1993, c. 539, s. 242; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-437, s. 1.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2005-437, s. 1, effective December 1, 2005, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date, made a minor stylistic change in the section heading, and substituted "Class I felony" for "Class 2 misdemeanor" in the first sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 14-362
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-362 cover?
Section 14-362 ("Cockfighting.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Carolina § 14-362?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 14-362 apply to my situation?
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