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Introduced
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
In Committee
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
Crossed Over
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Passed
06/27/2024
06/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/03/2024
07/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE AGRICULTURAL LAWS OF THIS STATE.
AI Summary
This bill, the North Carolina Farm Act of 2024, makes various changes to the agricultural laws of the state. It expands the definition of "agriculture" to include the boarding of horses, clarifies that the "right to farm" law applies to the rearing, feeding, training, caring, boarding, and managing of horses, and exempts these activities from certain land-disturbing regulations. The bill also makes changes to the regulation of feral swine, including increasing penalties for unlawful removal or transportation of live feral swine. Additionally, the bill extends certain animal waste management system general permits, amends provisions related to shellfish leases and franchises, and creates a permanent prescribed burn cost share program. The bill also provides tax credits for certain real property donations for conservation purposes and establishes an annual "Great Trails State Day" to promote public trails and access.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Ch. SL 2024-32 (on 07/03/2024)
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