Address Abandoned and Derelict Vessels.
SB 505 clarifies definitions and creates procedures for addressing abandoned or derelict vessels in North Carolina waters and on public/private land. It defines "abandoned vessels" as those left unattended for 30+ days without permission or intent to reclaim, and "derelict vessels" as those in disrepair posing safety or environmental risks. The bill gives the Commission authority to remove such vessels after posting notices, with owners having 10 days to respond before removal. It also sets time limits (30 days on land, 10 days in water) for vessel anchoring without permission and exempts historic shipwrecks under state custody. This directly affects boat owners, property owners, and state agencies responsible for waterway safety.
Bill status
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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This bill update primarily involves administrative and formatting changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The document was transitioned from a filed draft version to an official edition, with updated metadata including the bill number, session information, and referral details. No changes were made to the actual legislative content or policy provisions of the bill.
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Updated bill metadata including session dates, bill number format, and referral information from Rules and Operations of the Senate dated March 26, 2025
Removed draft identification numbers and preliminary filing information from the original filed version
Added official edition identifier S505-v-1 and updated formatting for the General Assembly header
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Apr 7, 2025
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Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Mar 26, 2025
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Mar 25, 2025
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Bobby Hanig
RRepublican
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Michael Lee
RRepublican
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Michael Lazzara
RRepublican
Co
Norman Sanderson
RRepublican
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Tom McInnis
RRepublican
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