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NC S142

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Hise

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the Linville Caverns spider (Nesticus carolinensis) as the official state spider of North Carolina
  • The Linville Caverns spider is unique to North Carolina and found only in Linville Caverns in western North Carolina
  • Species belongs to the scaffold web spider family, typically found in caves and rock crevices near rivers and streams
  • Adds new section 145-49 to the General Statutes to establish the official designation
  • Becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Designate Official State Spider

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/1/2017

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