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SECTION 4. The headings to the parts of this act are a convenience to the
reader and are for reference only. The headings do not expand, limit, or define the text
of this act.
SECTION 5. This act becomes effective January 1, 2006, and applies to
policies or certificates issued or renewed on or after that date.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 21st day of July,
2005.
Became law upon approval of the Governor at 2:00 p.m. on the 29th day of
July, 2005.
S.B. 972 Session Law 2005-235
AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF BREAKING OR ENTERING
A BUILDING THAT IS A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. Article 14 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes is amended
by adding a new section to read:
"§ 14-54.1. Breaking or entering a building that is a place of religious worship.
(a) Any person who wrongfully breaks or enters any building that is a place of
religious worship with intent to commit any felony or larceny therein is guilty of a Class
G felony.
(b) As used in this section, a 'building that is a place of religious worship' shall be
construed to include any church, chapel, meetinghouse, synagogue, temple, longhouse,
or mosque, or other building that is regularly used, and clearly identifiable, as a place
for religious worship."
SECTION 2. This act becomes effective December 1, 2005, and applies to
offenses committed on or after that date.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 21st day of July,
2005.
Became law upon approval of the Governor at 2:01 p.m. on the 29th day of
July, 2005.
H.B. 329 Session Law 2005-236
AN ACT TO LIMIT LIABILITY ARISING FROM CERTAIN AGRITOURISM
ACTIVITIES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. Chapter 99E of the General Statutes is amended by adding a
new Article to read:
"Article 4.
"Agritourism Activity Liability.
"§ 99E-30. Definitions.
As used in this Article, the following terms mean:
(1) Agritourism activity. – Any activity carried out on a farm or ranch that
allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment,
or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities, including
farming, ranching, historic, cultural, harvest-your-own activities, or