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NC H841

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Ager

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Natural Heritage Program of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources shall study present and historical extent, density, and population trends of wild native ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) to determine if overharvesting threatens the resource
  • Program must report findings and recommendations for additional protections to limit overharvesting and illegal poaching to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources and Fiscal Research Division by December 1, 2021
  • Report may identify other native plants threatened by overharvest or poaching and recommend protections based on existing surveys and research
  • $50,000 in nonrecurring funds for fiscal year 2019-2020 is appropriated to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to conduct the study
  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Study Ginseng Populations

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/18/2019

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