North Carolina - Session 2025
Title: Marine Life Stewardship Act.
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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-03-06 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-03-06 | Latest Action | Ref to the Com on Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |