House amendment makes the following change to 3rd edition. Amends proposed GS 106-202.19(a)(6a), adding that the subdivision does not apply to a person in lawful possession of the land who has a recorded lease that allows for the disturbance or removal of any vegetation on the land.
PROTECT GALAX & VENUS FLYTRAP/WRC RULE FINES.
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TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS TO GALAX AND VENUS FLYTRAP UNDER THE PLANT PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION ACT, TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON WHO ACTS IN THE CAPACITY OF A DEALER OF EITHER OF THESE PLANTS TO OBTAIN A DEALER PERMIT, AND TO INCREASE THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN RULES OF THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION.Intro. by Gillespie.
Status: Re-ref Com On Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources (Senate Action) (Jun 20 2012)
Bill History:
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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 House: Filed
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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 House: Ref to the Com on Agriculture, if favorable, Finance
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 House: Re-ref Com On Finance
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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 House: Reptd Fav Com Sub 2
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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 House: Placed On Cal For 6/2/2011
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 House: Amend Adopted 1
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 House: Ordered Engrossed
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Mon, 6 Jun 2011 Senate: Rec From House
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Mon, 6 Jun 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 Senate: Re-ref Com On Ways & Means
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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 Senate: Re-ref Com On Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources
H 476
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 476 (2011-2012)Summary date: Jun 2 2011 - View Summary
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Bill H 476 (2011-2012)Summary date: Jun 2 2011 - View Summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Deletes proposed GS 106-202.21A and 106-202.21B, which required dealers of galax and Venus flytrap to hold a permit, and set forth permit details. Makes a conforming change to the title. Amends proposed subdivisions (6d) and (6e) to GS 106-202.19(a), clarifying that it is unlawful to buy more than five pounds of galax for resale or trade without a copy of the landowner’s written permission and confirmation of the collection date, and to buy more than 50 Venus flytrap plants for resale or trade unless fully compliant with applicable regulations.
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Bill H 476 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View Summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Amends GS 106-202.19(a)(6e), clarifying that it is unlawful to buy more than fifty venus flytrap plants (rather than more than five pounds of venus flytrap) without a valid permit. Makes a conforming change.
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Bill H 476 (2011-2012)Summary date: Mar 24 2011 - View Summary
Amends GS 106-202.19(a) to add five instances of unlawful conduct related to galax and venus flytrap under the Plant Protection and Conservation Act. Makes other technical and clarifying changes.
Enacts new GS 106-202.21A (galax dealer permits) and new GS 106-202.21B (venus flytrap dealer permits) to prohibit any person from acting as a dealer of galax or venus flytrap without a valid permit. Sets forth requirements for dealer permits.
Amends GS 113-135.1(a) to increase the fine from $10 to $25 for a violation of Wildlife Resources Commission rules.
Applies to violations and offenses committed on or after October 1, 2011. Clarifies that prosecutions for offenses committed before October 1, 2011 are not abated or affected, and statutes that would be applicable but for this act remain applicable.
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