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NC S769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Lake Maintenance Fund" to the "Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund" throughout North Carolina General Statutes.

  • Clarifies that aquatic weed control projects may be funded from the renamed fund under Article 15 of Chapter 113A, with annual funding limited to $500,000 per fiscal year.

  • Removes the restriction that aquatic weed control projects must be "located within lakes," allowing the fund to support weed control in all State waters.

  • Updates cross-references in three statutes (G.S. 75A-3, G.S. 75-38, and G.S. 105-449.126) to reflect the fund's new name and clarified purpose.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Aquatic Weed Control Clarification

Last Action

Ref To Com On Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources4/28/2016

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