Bill > H23

This bill addresses multiple local government and state park-related provisions across North Carolina, with five primary components. First, the bill authorizes the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail in Brunswick County, supporting trail establishment on various types of lands while respecting the governing rules of different property owners. Second, it transfers approximately 11 acres of state-owned land to the Town of Burgaw for $1, with a reversionary clause requiring the land to be used for public purposes. Third, the bill allows the addition of the South Fork Passage State Trail to the State Parks System, creating a 60-mile hiking and paddling trail connecting multiple parks in Catawba, Lincoln, and Gaston Counties. Fourth, the bill codifies the Lake Norman Marine Commission, establishing detailed provisions for its governance, including membership requirements, regulatory authority, and enforcement powers for the four counties around Lake Norman. Finally, the bill includes technical amendments related to the Lake Norman Marine Commission, such as adding its commissioners to the definition of public servants and clarifying appointment procedures. The bill is effective immediately upon becoming law, and any existing rules and regulations from the previous Lake Norman Marine Commission will remain in force until modified by the new commission.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H23