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INVASIVE SERIES MANAGEMENT TO PRESERVE ECOSYSTEM DIVERSITY
19 SECTION 7.(a) G.S. 113-129(10a) is recodified as G.S. 113-129(10b).
20 SECTION 7.(b) G.S. 113-129, as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is
21 amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
22 "(10a) Invasive species. – Any of the following:
23 a. Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis).
24 b. Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus).
25 c. Burmese python (Python molurus bivittatus).
26 d. Coyote (Canis latrans).
27 e. European starling (Sturnus vulgaris).
28 f. Feral swine (Sus scrofa).
29 g. House sparrow (Passer domesticus).
30 h. Nutria (Myocastor coypus).
31 i. Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)."
32 SECTION 7.(c) Article 22 of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes is amended by
33 adding a new section to read:
34 "§ 113-292.1. Control of invasive species.
35 (a) The General Assembly finds that invasive species present a significant threat to
36 ecosystems, agriculture, and private property across the State and that the hunting and trapping
37 of those species is a practical and cost-effective solution to controlling these populations.
38 (b) The Wildlife Resources Commission shall issue rules establishing open seasons and
39 manner of take requirements in all 100 counties of the State for all invasive species that the
40 Commission determines to be game animals or game birds. Seasons established under this
41 subsection shall maximize opportunities for hunters and trappers to take invasive species.
42 (c) With respect to invasive species that the Wildlife Resources Commission finds are
43 not game animals or game birds, the Commission shall develop programs to encourage control
44 of those species by State agencies, local governments, private landowners, hunters, and
45 trappers.
46 (d) Any local acts in conflict with the provisions of this section are repealed to the
47 extent of the conflict."
48
49 GENERAL PROVISIONS
General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017
Page 6 DRS45301-MH-56 [v.16] (02/17)
1 SECTION 8.(a) If any section or provision of this act is declared unconstitutional
2 or invalid by the courts, it does not affect the validity of this act as a whole or any part other
3 than the part declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
4 SECTION 8.(b) Except as otherwise provided, this act is effective when it
5 becomes law
http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/Senate/PDF/S434v0.pdf