Bill Summary for H 371 (2017-2018)

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Apr 19 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 371 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 15, 2017
AN ACT TO CLARIFY CERTAIN POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES WITH RESPECT TO RECREATION AND FEDERAL RECREATION-RELATED FUNDING AND WITH RESPECT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL PARK, TO ADD SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO THE LIST OF OFFICERS ELIGIBLE FOR SALARY CONTINUATION FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION, AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE NORTH CAROLINA LAND AND WATER PRESERVATION TRUST FUND, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
Intro. by McGrady, McNeill, Hurley.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends the long title.

Amends GS 143-166.13 to provide benefits under GS Chapter 143, Article 12B (Salary Continuation Plan for Certain State Law-Enforcement Officers), to sworn State law-enforcement officers within Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that have the power of arrest.

Deletes proposed GS 143B-135.204 (Administration of the North Carolina Zoological Park). Enacts new GS 143B-135.204 (Powers and Duties of the Secretary). Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to adopt rules governing the operation of the Zoological Park, and to acquire, dispose of, and develop Zoological Park property. Does not limit the power of the North Carolina Zoological Park Council to establish and set admissions fees.

Makes an organizational change.