NC S477

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may withhold information about rare species locations and sensitive natural habitats from public records if disclosure would risk harm, theft, or destruction to those species or habitats

Department authorized to enter leases up to 50 years (increased from 30 years) for federally-owned lands at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, and Kerr Lake State Recreation Areas

School groups granted free admission to all Department-owned sites, excluding activity fees and special exhibition charges

Department exempted from formal rule-making procedures when developing visitor conduct standards for sites it owns or manages

State Nature and Historic Preserve boundaries updated to May 6, 2025, with Northern Peaks State Trail added and Fonta Flora State Trail removed from the preserve list; various tract exceptions added for easements and infrastructure projects