Bill Summary for H 483 (2019-2020)

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Apr 16 2019

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 483 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 27, 2019
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT FOR CERTAIN SPECIES OF MARINE FISH TO ENSURE THAT SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE JUVENILE FISH OF THE SPECIES WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH MATURITY AND SPAWN AT LEAST ONCE.
Intro. by Yarborough, Saine, Wray, B. Turner.

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

Amends proposed GS 113-182.1(b)(8) to require the addition of a minimum size limit for every species that has contributed historically and significantly to the the fisheries of the state, including six specified species, that corresponds to the likelihood of 75 percent of juvenile fish reaching maturity in order to have the opportunity to spawn at least once (previously for every species of marine fish listed in the Division of Marine Fisheries Stock Status Report; did not qualify species based on historical and significant contributions to the state's fisheries). Adds that the Division of Marine Fisheries (Division) and the Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) are required to follow the requirement for any new Fisheries Management Plans developed for species without a size limit or with a size limit that does not meet the 75 percent threshold. Also requires the Division and the Commission to review all current size limits in current Fishery Management Plans to ensure compliance with the 75 percent threshold. Makes conforming changes.