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NC H180

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mark Pless

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts Haywood County as the official elk capital of the State of North Carolina by adding § 145-52 to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes

  • Recognizes the successful reintroduction of 52 elk in Cataloochee Valley in 2001, which has grown to over 200 elk

  • Acknowledges the elk herd's significant role in tourism to Haywood County and its use in local business marketing and branding

  • Notes Haywood County's establishment of the Smoky Mountain Elk Fest as an annual festival celebrating elk reintroduction and conservation

  • Becomes effective upon passage into law

Legislative Description

Adopt Haywood County as Elk Capital of NC

Animals; Counties; Environment; Fish & Wildlife; Public; State Symbols; Haywood County

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/23/2023
State Government2/27/2023

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