This bill applies only to the towns of North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach. Enacts new GS 160A-205.6 to allow the towns to adopt ordinances prohibiting the abandonment of vessels in navigable waters within their jurisdictions. Applies the terms of GS 160A-303 to abandoned vessels in the same way that they apply to abandoned or junked motor vehicles. Defines an abandoned vessel as one that is (1) moored, anchored, or located for more than 30 days in a 180-day period without permission of the dock owner, or (2) in danger of sinking, has sunk, or is located in a way to be a hazard to navigation or danger to other vessels. Makes an exception to this definition for underwater archaeological remains such as shipwrecks that have been in place more than 10 years, unless removal is approved by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
CERTAIN BEACH TOWNS/NAVIGABLE WATERS.
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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWNS OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, SURF CITY, AND TOPSAIL BEACH TO REMOVE ABANDONED VESSELS FROM NAVIGABLE WATERS IN THEIR ORDINANCE-MAKING JURISDICTION.Intro. by Carson Smith.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 5 2023)
Bill History:
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 House: Added to Calendar(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 House: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 House: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 5 Apr 2023 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate(link is external)
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Wed, 5 Apr 2023 Senate: Regular Message Received From House(link is external)
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Wed, 5 Apr 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Bill H 449 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 22 2023 - View Summary
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