14-418. Prohibited handling of reptiles or suggesting or inducing others to handle.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to handle any reptile regulated under this Article in a manner that intentionally or negligently exposes another person to unsafe contact with the reptile.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or negligently suggest, entice, invite, challenge, intimidate, exhort or otherwise induce or aid any person to handle or expose himself in an unsafe manner to any reptile regulated under this Article.
(c) Safe and responsible handling of reptiles for purposes of animal husbandry, exhibition, training, transport, and education is permitted under this section. (1949, c. 1084, s. 3; 2009-344, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 55 - Regulation of Certain Reptiles.
§ 14-416 - Mishandling of certain reptiles declared public nuisance and criminal offense.
§ 14-417 - Regulation of ownership or use of venomous reptiles.
§ 14-417.1 - Regulation of ownership or use of large constricting snakes.
§ 14-417.2 - Regulation of ownership or use of crocodilians.
§ 14-418 - Prohibited handling of reptiles or suggesting or inducing others to handle.
§ 14-421 - Exemptions from provisions of Article.
§ 14-422 - Criminal penalties and civil remedies for violation.