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NC H598

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Hanig

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the bottlenose dolphin as the official state marine mammal of North Carolina
  • Adds new section § 145-52 to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes establishing this designation
  • Bottlenose dolphins are abundant along North Carolina's coastline, range from 6 to 13 feet in length, and typically travel in social groups of 10-15 called "pods"
  • The state currently has no official state marine mammal
  • Becomes effective upon passage into law

Legislative Description

Bottlenose Dolphin as State Marine Mammal

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/29/2019
State and Local Government4/16/2019
Wildlife Resources4/8/2019

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