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This bill addresses various agricultural and regulatory matters in North Carolina through multiple provisions. The bill establishes a Feral Swine Working Group within the Wildlife Resources Commission, composed of 10 members from various agricultural and wildlife organizations, tasked with developing a statewide plan to control feral swine damage on public and private lands, with a focus on public health, safety, and landowner assistance. It updates the Strategic Plan for Protecting Agricultural Water Resources to include water infrastructure needs, conservation practices, and flood mitigation strategies. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws, such as allowing excused school absences for equestrian and agricultural events, modifying penalties for shellfish aquaculture violations, increasing penalties for repeat crop larceny, and expanding the definition of agriculture to include certain composting facilities. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a comprehensive study on shellfish aquaculture regulations, allows the use of ungraded lumber under specific conditions, authorizes certain subsurface dispersal products for wastewater management, and makes various adjustments to agricultural and environmental regulations. The bill aims to support agricultural industries, improve regulatory frameworks, and address specific challenges faced by farmers and agricultural stakeholders in North Carolina.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S401