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NC S677

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Danny Britt

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article I of the North Carolina Constitution to add Section 38 protecting the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife as a valued part of the state's heritage.

  • Guarantees people the right to use traditional methods for hunting and fishing, subject only to laws and rules enacted by the General Assembly for wildlife conservation and management.

  • Establishes public hunting and fishing as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife.

  • Preserves existing laws regarding trespass, property rights, and eminent domain.

  • Submitted to voters at the November 2018 statewide general election; amendment becomes effective upon certification if approved by majority vote.

Legislative Description

Protect Right to Hunt and Fish

Last Action

Ch. SL 2018-96

6/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/21/2018
Rules and Operations of the Senate6/20/2018
Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources6/19/2018
Rules and Operations of the Senate6/7/2017

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