Governor McCrory Signs Outdoor Heritage Act | Eastern North Carolina Now

Governor Pat McCrory has signed H.B. 640, or the Outdoor Heritage Act, into law today.

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    Raleigh, N.C.    Governor Pat McCrory has signed H.B. 640, or the Outdoor Heritage Act, into law today. The law preserves North Carolina's outdoor heritage for future generations and amends various Wildlife Resources Commission laws. The bill allows Sunday hunting except for 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    "The outdoors has always been an integral part of our way of life and this bill has a number of measures that will improve the stewardship of our natural resources," Governor McCrory said.

    Representative Jimmy Dixon was one of the new law's primary sponsors.

    "Our opportunities to promote our outdoor heritage to future generations has never been greater nor more needed than at this time," said Representative Jimmy Dixon. "The Outdoor Heritage Act can help us accomplish that goal."

    Governor McCrory also signed the following bills:

  • S.B. 286 - A bill prohibiting the sale of e-liquid containers without child-resistant packaging and without labeling e-liquid containers that contain nicotine.
  • S.B. 299 - A bill providing that a usage contract entered into between the State Ports Authority and a carrier is not a public record.
  • H.B. 545 - A bill enriching the state's workforce by requiring occupational licensing boards to license military-trained veterans who pass a proficiency examination offered by the occupational licensing board for veterans.

  • Contact: Crystal Feldman
  •     govpress@nc.gov

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