GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 1001

Short Title:  Adopt-A-Beach.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Grimmer; Flaherty, Gottovi, and Justus.
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Referred to:  Environment.
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April 19, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ADOPT-A-BEACH PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 7 of Chapter 113A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Part to read:
"Part 7.  Adopt-A-Beach Program.
"§ 113A-134.4.  Adopt-A-Beach program.
The Department shall establish an Adopt-A-Beach Program to coordinate with local groups or persons on beach maintenance.  Local involvement shall be encouraged, and the Department may authorize interested groups to 'adopt-a-beach' for the purposes of litter control, resource protection, and any other activities approved by the Department."
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1991.