Bill Summary for H 544 (2023-2024)

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Mar 30 2023
S.L. 2023-26

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 544 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 30, 2023
AN ACT TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE SHARKS FROM THE SHORELINE AS PART OF A RECREATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT DURING TOURIST SEASON IN CERTAIN SOUTHEASTERN WATERS.
Intro. by Miller.

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Creates new GS 113-192 (Moratorium on certain shark fishing tournaments during tourist season), which prohibits taking sharks from shore or a structure attached to the shore as a part of a fishing tournament between May 1 and October 31. Applies to the shores of Carolina Beach, Caswell Beach, Holden Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island, and Bald Head Island.