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NC H18
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ben Moss
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AI Summary
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Wildlife Resources Commission shall issue two elk conservation permits in 2024 for the 2024 elk season: one Elk Conservation Permit and one Youth Elk Conservation Permit by raffle, and one Elk Conservation Permit by auction.
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Permits obtained by auction or raffle are nontransferable and may not be resold or reassigned; only legal state residents are eligible for the Youth Elk Conservation Permit.
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Commission may retain actual raffle administration costs with remaining proceeds deposited in Wildlife Resources Fund for elk conservation; nonprofit wildlife conservation organization conducting the auction retains 25% of proceeds with remaining 75% deposited in Wildlife Resources Fund.
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Nonprofit wildlife conservation organization selected to conduct auction must have been involved in elk reintroduction into North Carolina and is exempt from public contracting statutes.
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Commission shall submit a report by March 1, 2025 to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources regarding program effectiveness, funds raised, and recommendations for continuation.
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Elk is added to the definition of game animals and hunters during open elk season must wear hunter orange visible from all directions.
Legislative Description
Elk Conservation Permit Auction/Raffle
Animals; Auctions; Commissions; Environment; Fines & Penalties; Fish & Wildlife; Hunting & Fishing; Licenses & Permits; Public;
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Wildlife Resources, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
1/26/2023