LAKE GLENVILLE/RESTRICT WAKE SURFING.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 183 (Local) Filed Monday, February 24, 2025
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT WAKE SURFING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ON THE WATERS OF LAKE GLENVILLE IN JACKSON COUNTY.
Intro. by Clampitt.

Status: Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 19 2025)

SOG comments (1):

Identical bill

Identical to S 146, filed 2/24/25.

H 183

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 7 2025 - View Summary

    Senate amendment to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet (was, 500 feet) of the shoreline or any structure, moored vessel, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or swimmer; applies only to the waters of Lake Glenville. 


  • Summary date: Feb 24 2025 - View Summary

    Prohibits wake surfing within 500 feet of the shoreline or any structure, moored vessel, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or swimmer; applies only to the waters of Lake Glenville. Makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no less than $100 in addition to any other punishment prescribed for that offense. Defines wake surfing as the operation of a motorboat, as defined, to which weight has been added in the stern via water-filled tanks or other ballasts for the purpose of creating an artificially enlarged wake that is or is intended to be surfed by another person towed behind the motorboat. Allows for enforcement by Wildlife Resources Commission law enforcement officers, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by other peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction. Applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2025.