North Carolina H293 prohibits aquaculture of octopus for human consumption.

North Carolina H293, the Marine Life Stewardship Act, makes it unlawful to engage in the aquaculture of any species of octopus for human consumption. The bill defines "octopus" as a cephalopod mollusk with a soft body and eight limbs belonging to the order Octopoda, excluding wild caught octopuses or those used for research. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense. The Department of Environmental Quality may adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.

North Carolina H293 prohibits aquaculture of octopus for human consumption.

North Carolina H293, the Marine Life Stewardship Act, makes it unlawful to engage in the aquaculture of any species of octopus for human consumption. The bill defines "octopus" as a cephalopod mollusk with a soft body and eight limbs belonging to the order Octopoda, excluding wild caught octopuses or those used for research. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense. The Department of Environmental Quality may adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.