Bill Summary for S 587 (2025-2026)

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Jun 2 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 587 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT WAKE SURFING WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF THE SHORELINE, STRUCTURES, CERTAIN OTHER WATERCRAFT, AND SWIMMERS.
Intro. by Lazzara, Sawrey.

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House committee substitute to the 2nd edition replaces the previous edition with the following. Makes conforming title changes.

Enacts new GS 75A-13.4 making it a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of at least $100, to wake surf within 200 feet of the shore of any structure, moored vessel, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or swimmer. Defines wake surfing. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2026.