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NC H336

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Patricia McElraft

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the osprey (Pandion haliaetus carolinensis) as the official state raptor of North Carolina
  • Amends Chapter 145 of the General Statutes by adding new section 145-52 to codify the osprey as state raptor
  • Ospreys inhabit estuaries, lakes, rivers, and marshes throughout North Carolina and stand 21 to 26 inches tall with wingspans up to 6 feet
  • Ospreys are unique among North American raptors, feeding almost exclusively on live fish and diving at speeds of 30 miles per hour or greater to catch prey with specially equipped talons
  • Act becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Adopt Osprey State Raptor

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/13/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/12/2021
State Government5/4/2021
Wildlife Resources3/22/2021

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