North Carolina § 19A-10 - Unlawful to buy, sell or enclose (except as provided) black bear.

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§ 19A-10. Unlawful to buy, sell or enclose (except as provided) black bear.

Except as otherwise provided in applicable statutes, it shall be unlawful for any person to buy or sell black bears or for any person, firm or corporation to possess or keep any black bear ( Ursus americanus ) in any enclosure, pen, cage, or other place or means of captivity except as hereinafter provided. History (1975, c. 56, s. 1.) Local Modification. - Carteret: 1977, c. 565. Cross References. - As to captivity license required for wild bears, see G.S. 113-272.5.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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