This bill designates Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head as a unique coastal geological area of environmental concern. It establishes specific rules for development within the site, requiring permits for sand removal projects that exceed ten cubic yards per year. Any sand removed under these permits must be returned to designated areas within the Jockey's Ridge State Park. Additionally, the legislation prohibits development activities that would significantly block the natural movement of sand, with limited exceptions for essential infrastructure and maintenance.
This amendment modifies an existing bill regarding student search procedures to specify that searches of a student's person must be conducted privately by one school official and one adult witness of the same sex as the student. The text allows for exceptions to this rule when using minimally intrusive security devices like walk-through metal detectors or handheld wands. These changes directly affect school policies on how students are searched and aim to ensure privacy and fairness during the investigation process.
This bill, known as the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibits payment card networks from using special codes to track purchases of firearms or ammunition at merchants in North Carolina. It also bans these networks from maintaining records that identify individuals who own firearms within the state. The law applies to entities that process electronic payments, such as credit card companies, but excludes federally insured banks and credit unions. If a payment network violates these rules, the Attorney General can impose fines of up to $10,000 per violation, and affected merchants or customers can sue for similar damages plus legal fees. The legislation aims to prevent the surveillance of lawful gun purchases and ensure that firearms merchants are not discriminated against based on their business type.
This bill prohibits financial institutions in North Carolina from using special codes to identify credit card transactions made at local firearms retailers. The law defines a firearms code as any indicator that marks a purchase of guns or related items and bans banks and payment processors from applying these tags to such transactions. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per incident, which may be enforced by the state Attorney General or pursued through lawsuits filed by affected businesses or consumers. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000 to inform businesses about these new requirements, with most provisions taking effect on October 1, 2024.
This bill requires University of North Carolina schools with large enrollments to play football and basketball games against each other and against smaller UNC schools. It mandates that big schools play at least one game per year against other large UNC schools and every six years against smaller ones, alternating home and away matchups. The legislation also provides $1 million in funding to inform the public about these new competition rules, which would begin applying to the 2025-2026 academic year.
SB 775 is a procedural bill that specifically addresses the 7th Senatorial District in North Carolina without introducing new policies or funding. The legislation contains no substantive provisions, rules, or changes to existing laws, serving only to formally acknowledge the district. Because it lacks operational content, the bill does not affect any individuals or organizations beyond the legislative process itself.
This bill allows patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access custom-made investigational drugs, biological products, or devices that have not yet been approved by the federal government. To qualify, a patient must consult with a doctor, confirm that standard treatments are unlikely to help, and provide written informed consent acknowledging the risks and potential costs. The legislation permits manufacturers to offer these treatments for free or at a cost to the patient, while also protecting doctors from disciplinary action for recommending them and shielding the patient's heirs from debt if the patient passes away during treatment. Additionally, the bill clarifies that using these treatments may affect eligibility for hospice care and that health insurance plans are not required to cover the expenses.
This bill allows Currituck County to use its power of eminent domain specifically for beach erosion control and flood or hurricane protection projects. It amends state laws to include Currituck County alongside other coastal areas that are currently authorized to take private property for these coastal safety purposes. Additionally, the bill changes how property ownership is transferred in these specific coastal counties, allowing the county to gain immediate title to the land once a legal complaint is filed and a deposit is made. The changes apply only to Currituck County and do not affect other regions outside the designated coastal list.
This bill allows the Jones County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to distribute profits from its alcohol sales system on an annual basis instead of the current quarterly schedule. The legislation specifically amends state law to change the timing of revenue payments to the county general fund while keeping existing requirements for law enforcement and other statutory distributions. It applies exclusively to Jones County and becomes effective immediately upon passage.
This bill updates the local laws for the Town of Stanley in North Carolina to clarify how vacant seats on the Town Council should be filled. It mandates that any open council positions be filled by appointment from the remaining council members for the rest of the original term, rather than through a new election. The change applies to vacancies that happen on or after the bill becomes effective. This measure ensures continuity in local governance without altering the overall structure of the town's leadership.
This bill changes how members of the Macon County Board of Commissioners are elected in North Carolina. It increases the board size from three to five members and establishes a new system where two members are chosen by all voters in the county rather than from specific districts. The law also sets a schedule for these elections, ensuring that one district representative and one at-large member are elected every four years starting in 2026. This update applies to future elections and does not affect the current terms of existing commissioners.
This bill expands the service area of the Cleveland County Water sanitary district to include the entire Town of Fallston. By overriding existing state statutes, the legislation legally incorporates Fallston's corporate boundaries into the district's jurisdiction. Once enacted, the town will fall under the regulatory and operational authority of the Cleveland County Water district.
