NC H371

Recodifies and clarifies powers of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources regarding recreation, federal Recreation-related funding, and the North Carolina Zoological Park.

Adds sworn law enforcement officers of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to the list of officers eligible for salary continuation benefits for workers' compensation.

Designates the Director of the Department's Division of Parks and Recreation as having authority to accept and administer federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grants and related funding.

Grants the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources power to adopt rules governing operation of the Zoological Park and to acquire, dispose of, and develop park property in accordance with practices of accredited zoos and aquariums.

Renames the Clean Water Management Trust Fund to the North Carolina Land and Water Preservation Trust Fund, effective January 1, 2018.