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NC S910
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new felony offense of unlawful sale, surrender, or purchase of a minor (G.S. 14-43.14), classified as Class F felony with minimum fine of $5,000 for first offense and $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Minors whose parents or guardians sell or attempt to sell them are classified as abused juveniles, allowing courts to place them in Department of Social Services custody or with other persons in their best interest.
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Requires North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys to study additional measures to combat child trafficking and submit recommendations to the 2013 General Assembly by January 30, 2013.
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Clarifies that child abuse reporters' identities are confidential and can only be disclosed to government entities with a court order or when the entity demonstrates a need for the reporter's name to carry out mandated responsibilities.
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Modifies foster care registry requirements to track only currently licensed foster homes rather than applicants, and allows Division of Social Services to withhold information that would pose a threat to foster parents' or children's health or safety.
Legislative Description
Sale of a Minor/Felony Offense
Last Action
Ch. SL 2012-153
7/12/2012