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This bill introduces specific restrictions on wake surfing at Lake Glenville in Jackson County, North Carolina. The bill first defines wake surfing as operating a motorboat with added weight in the stern to create an artificially large wake for surfing. It prohibits wake surfing within 500 feet of the shoreline, any structures, moored vessels, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, or swimmers. Violations of this act are classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a minimum fine of $100, and can be enforced by Wildlife Resources Commission officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and other peace officers. The law will become effective on October 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, specifically targeting the waters of Lake Glenville in Jackson County to ensure the safety of other water users and prevent potential accidents or disturbances caused by wake surfing in close proximity to other watercraft and swimmers.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S146