North Carolina S591 strengthens animal fighting laws by criminalizing dog and cock fighting and possession of related paraphernalia.

North Carolina S591 revises animal fighting laws by making it a Class H felony to own, control, gamble on, or profit from dog or cock fighting exhibitions. It also makes it a Class I felony to allow minors to attend cockfights or to lease property for such events. Possession, sale, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with intent to promote or engage in such activities is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill voids leases for these purposes and requires lessors to evict upon knowledge of such use.

North Carolina S591 strengthens animal fighting laws by criminalizing dog and cock fighting and possession of related paraphernalia.

North Carolina S591 revises animal fighting laws by making it a Class H felony to own, control, gamble on, or profit from dog or cock fighting exhibitions. It also makes it a Class I felony to allow minors to attend cockfights or to lease property for such events. Possession, sale, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with intent to promote or engage in such activities is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill voids leases for these purposes and requires lessors to evict upon knowledge of such use.