North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

HB 768 — Ban Endangered Species Product Trafficking.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

93 added · 92 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 768 remove a provision that allowed the import of legally acquired covered animal products as part of a personal or household move into North Carolina. This adjustment simplifies the bill by focusing solely on the regulations around selling and transferring these animal products, while still allowing for transfers to beneficiaries after someone’s death. It matters because it tightens the rules on possession and could impact individuals who move to the state with such products, making it essential for them to be aware of the new restrictions.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 768 Short Title:
768 Apr 11, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40426-MH-108 (03/23) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BAN TRAFFICKING IN IVORY AND RHINOCEROS HORN.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BAN TRAFFICKING IN IVORY AND RHINOCEROS HORN.
(b) Presumption of Intent to Sell.
*H768-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (b) Presumption of Intent to Sell.
– The possession in this State of any covered animal product in a retail or wholesale outlet commonly used for the buying or selling of similar *DRH40426-MH-108* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 products shall constitute presumptive evidence of possession with intent to sell under this section.
– The possession in this State of any covered animal product in a retail or wholesale outlet commonly used for the buying or selling of similar products shall constitute presumptive evidence of possession with intent to sell under this section.
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, five thousand dollars ($5,000) or an amount equal to two times the covered animal product involved in the offense, whichever is greater.
Page 2 House Bill 768-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (2) For a second or subsequent offense, five thousand dollars ($5,000) or an amount equal to two times the covered animal product involved in the offense, whichever is greater.
Page 2 DRH40426-MH-108 [v.4] (03/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (3) The penalties provided in this subsection shall be in addition to any penalty that may be imposed under federal law.
(3) The penalties provided in this subsection shall be in addition to any penalty that may be imposed under federal law.
DRH40426-MH-108 [v.4] (03/17) Page 3
House Bill 768-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 768?
HB 768 is sponsored by Saine, Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), McGrady, Lucas, Insko, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Brian Turner (Democratic), and Joe John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 768?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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