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NC H281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Francis Iler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) as the official saltwater reptile of North Carolina
  • Adds new section § 145-52 to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes to establish this designation
  • Loggerhead sea turtles are the most common sea turtle found along North Carolina's coast, living up to 50 years and weighing over 250 pounds
  • Female loggerhead sea turtles nest on North Carolina beaches and lay 100 or more eggs per nest with hatchlings appearing in approximately 60 days
  • Becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Loggerhead Turtle/State Saltwater Reptile

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/26/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/21/2021
State Government3/30/2021
Marine Resources and Aquaculture3/15/2021

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