North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances
N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-419: Investigation of suspected violations; seizure and examination of reptiles; disposition of reptiles
What this law says, in plain English
This statute authorizes law-enforcement and animal control officers to investigate suspected violations of reptile regulations, seize reptiles, and work with state agencies to determine safe interim and final disposition of seized animals.
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