MARINE FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE REFORMS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 545 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 30, 2017
AN ACT TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT BY ENHANCING THE ROLE OF PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Intro. by Boswell, Millis, Pittman.

Status: Re-ref Com On Environment (House Action) (Apr 24 2017)
H 545

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 30 2017 - View Summary

    Amends GS 143-289.52(a), which delineates the Marine Fisheries Commission's (Commission) powers, by adding that the Commission must, to the maximum extent practicable, act consistently with the Fishery Management Plan when the Commission exercises its rule-making powers for the management, protection, preservation, and enhancement of the marine and estuarine resources. Adds the duty of providing and adopting a statement of basis for the rejection of the findings and recommendations submitted by advisory committees.

    Amends GS 143B-289.57 to require that standing committees and regional advisory committees meet at least once each calendar quarter and allows additional meetings at the call of the Commission chair. 

    Amends GS 113-182.1 to require the Commission to consult with the fishery management plan advisory committee for the specified fishery before taking action on any management measure considered in the development of a fishery management plan.