North CarolinaPine Knoll Shores could set rules for local waterway markers
Pine Knoll Shores could set rules for markers in its canals and Bogue Sound, after identifying their locations and notifying federal agencies at least six weeks ahead.
What it does
Pine Knoll Shores could set local rules for navigation and anchoring markers in its canals and Bogue Sound. The town must give federal agencies at least six weeks' written notice before placing markers.
Argument forThe town could place navigation and anchoring markers after giving federal agencies advance notice, which may help guide boaters in local waters.
Argument againstTown marker rules could be overridden where they conflict with state or federal rules, which may limit how locally tailored those rules can be.
More detail
The Town of Pine Knoll Shores may adopt and enforce local rules about navigation and anchoring markers. The authority covers navigable canals and Bogue Sound within Pine Knoll Shores' town limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Markers must follow the federal navigation system and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission rules. Before placing markers, the town board must identify their locations with GPS coordinates and notify the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in writing at least six weeks ahead. State and federal rules take priority over a town ordinance where they conflict. The act would take effect when it becomes law.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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History
- 2026
- Jun 3Regular Message Sent To SenateLatest
- Jun 3Regular Message Received From House
- Jun 3Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- Jun 3Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateMinor
- Jun 2Reptd FavMinor
- Vote recorded Second Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 2Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- Jun 2Added to Calendar
- Jun 2Passed 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jun 2Passed 3rd ReadingPassed House
- May 19Reptd Fav Com SubstituteMinor
- May 19Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- May 5Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- May 5Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- May 4FiledIntroduced
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