NC AM. INDIAN HUNTING/FISHING RIGHTS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 736 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 14, 2015
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA AMERICAN INDIANS.
Intro. by C. Graham, Lucas.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 30 2015)
H 736

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 15 2015 - View Summary

    Amends GS 113-276(11) to provide an exception to the hunting, trapping, and fishing license requirements for state residents who: (1) are members of a State-recognized Indian tribe or (2) have an ID card from a Native nation or community.

    The exception applies to hunting, trapping, and fishing off of tribal land (there is an existing licensure exception for those activities on tribal land). Requires that a person relying on the exception still comply with other applicable hunting, fishing, and trapping laws and rules. Effective October 1, 2015.