NC S599

Excludes terminal groins from the definition of "erosion control structure" under G.S. 113A-115.1(a), removing them from limitations that apply to erosion control structures.

Defines "terminal groin" as one or more structures at the terminus of an island or inlet side with a main stem perpendicular to the beach shoreline, intended to protect against shoreline erosion and inlet migration.

Requires terminal groins to be pre-filled with beach quality sand and allow sand in the littoral zone to flow past the structure.

Permits terminal groins to include additional design features recommended by a professional engineer licensed under Chapter 89C of the General Statutes.

Specifies that a terminal groin is not classified as a jetty.