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NC H293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits aquaculture (farming) of any octopus species in North Carolina for human consumption
  • Bans businesses from selling, possessing, or transporting farm-raised octopus in the state
  • Exempts wild-caught octopus and octopuses raised solely for non-commercial research purposes
  • Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000 per day, with each day counting as a separate offense
  • Effective immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Marine Life Stewardship Act

Public

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/6/2025

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