Amends SL 1987-688, Sections 2.1 and 3, making the violation of a no-wake speed restricted area while operating a water vessel an infraction as provided under GS 14-3.1, and subject to a $50 fee. A person guilty of such an infraction may not be assessed court costs. Previously, this violation was a misdemeanor subject to a fine of up to $250. Provides that this act is enforceable under GS 75A-17 as if it were a provision of GS Chapter 75A, meaning that wildlife protectors, Department of Environmental Quality enforcement personnel, and other State law-enforcement officers may enforce this violation. Previously, enforcement was limited to officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Brunswick County Sheriff.
Applies to Village of Bald Head Island only.
BALD HEAD ISLAND/NO-WAKE ZONE ENFORCEMENT.
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AN ACT PROVIDING THAT A VIOLATION OF THE NO-WAKE SPEED ZONE UPON THE WATERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THE VILLAGE OF BALD HEAD ISLAND IS AN INFRACTION AND THAT A VIOLATION IS ENFORCEABLE AS IF IT WERE A PROVISION OF THE GENERAL LAWS REGULATING BOATING SAFETY.Intro. by Rabon.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Jun 5 2018)
Bill History:
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Mon, 4 Jun 2018 Senate: Filed
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Tue, 5 Jun 2018 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 5 Jun 2018 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 803
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