Bill > S834

This bill establishes the Invasive Species Management Fund to be used by the Wildlife Resources Commission for activities to manage, control, and eradicate invasive species in North Carolina, as well as public education on the harms caused by these species. The bill defines "invasive species" to include certain animals like coyotes, European starlings, and feral swine, and gives the Commission authority to establish open seasons and take requirements for invasive species that are game animals or game birds. The bill also allows the Commission to declare an "invasive species emergency" and request additional funding from the Contingency and Emergency Fund to address immediate threats. The bill appropriates $5 million in recurring funds to the Invasive Species Management Fund starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/S834