GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 834

Short Title:  Safe Boating Committee.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Brawley; and Culp.
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Referred to:  Transportation.
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April 16, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO CREATE A SAFE BOATING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is created the Safe Boating Advisory Committee, hereafter referred to as the "Committee."
Sec. 2.  The Committee shall consist of not more than 30 members nor less than 20 members, each appointed by the Governor for a term of five years.  The Governor may appoint up to five members of the General Assembly to serve on the Committee.  The remaining members must be actively engaged, either professionally or voluntarily, in an organization that promotes boating safety, including the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United States Power Squadron, the American Red Cross, and local marine commissions.  At least sixty percent (60%) of the members of the Committee should represent the needs of the inland waters of the State.
Sec. 3.  The Committee shall elect a chairman annually.  The chairman may, at his discretion, appoint subcommittees.  Meetings shall be called at the discretion of the chairman, with proper notice.
Sec. 4.  The Committee shall:
(1) 	Study and be knowledgeable of the contents of Chapter 75A of the General Statutes;
(2)	Be informed as to boating and water safety problems in all areas of the State;
(3)	Study any problems concerning boating and water safety as may be referred to it by the chairman;
(4)	Make periodic reports on boating and water safety problems, along with suggestions for remedies where feasible.  Reports may be submitted on motion of a Committee member or in response to a request for a study.  The chairman shall forward reports to the General Assembly.
Sec. 5.  Members shall receive no salary for serving.  All Committee members shall receive necessary subsistence and travel expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 120-3.1, 138-5, and 138-6 as applicable.
Sec. 6.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the General Assembly for the 1991-92 fiscal year the sum of $10,000 to implement the provisions of this act.
Sec. 7.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1991.