House committee substitute to the 2nd edition adds the following new content. Makes conforming changes to the act's long title.

Amends Section 8 of SL 2019-37, as amended, by extending the moratorium on new shellfish cultivation leases and new water column leases for aquaculture in the specified waters in Bogue Sound until July 1, 2028 (was, July 1, 2026). Effective June 30, 2026, and applies to the consideration of applications for shellfish leases submitted on or after that date as well as applications for a new shellfish cultivation lease or a new water column lease received, but not granted, as of July 1, 2019. Makes conforming organizational changes.