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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 19A Protection of Animals.
Article 2 - Protection of Black Bears.
19A-10. Unlawful to buy, sell or enclose (except as provided) black bear.

Universal Citation:
NC Gen Stat § 19A-10
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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. (1975, c. 56, s. 1.)

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