North Carolina H1169 prohibits driving while holding a live animal in the lap.
North Carolina H1169 makes it unlawful to operate a vehicle on public roads while holding a live animal in the lap. Violators face a fine of one hundred dollars. The bill also allocates fifty thousand dollars for a public awareness campaign about this new law. The law takes effect December 1, 2026.
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