A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to authorize the legislative research commission to study the for hire boat industry.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the economic impact of the for hire boat industry.  If it undertakes this study, the Commission shall:
(1)	Review laws regulating the industry.
(2)	Examine the impact that the industry has on travel and tourism within the State.
(3)	Examine the economic condition of the industry.
(4)	Consider the education and training needs of individuals who operate for hire boats.
(5)	Consider whether the number of State permits issued to operators of for hire boats should be capped.
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.