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NC H101
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Pless
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AI Summary
- Designates Haywood County as the official elk capital of the State of North Carolina by adding a new section to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes
- References the successful 2001 reintroduction of 52 elk in Cataloochee Valley within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with the herd growing to over 200 elk
- Acknowledges the elk population's significance to Haywood County tourism, local business marketing, and the county's brand identity
- Notes Haywood County's creation of the annual Smoky Mountain Elk Fest to celebrate elk reintroduction, conservation, and habitat preservation
- Becomes effective upon enactment
Legislative Description
Adopt Haywood Co. As Elk Capital of NC
Counties
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/15/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/13/2021
Local Government3/23/2021
Wildlife Resources2/19/2021
Full Bill Text
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