Bill Summary for H 293 (2025-2026)

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Mar 5 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 293 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 5, 2025
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AQUACULTURE OF ANY SPECIES OF OCTOPUS FOR PURPOSES OF HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
Intro. by Harrison, Ball, Belk, Morey.

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Enacts new GS 113-219 prohibiting engaging in aquaculture of any species of octopus (as defined) in this state for the purpose of human consumption. Prohibits businesses from selling, possession, or transporting any octopus species in this state that is the result or product of aquaculture. Violations are subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 per day of the violation. Allows the Department of Environmental Quality to adopt rules and regulations to implement this statute.