Limits local government authority to regulate environmental matters beyond state or federal laws.

The bill restricts local governments in North Carolina from enacting environmental regulations stricter than state or federal laws. Local governments must review and amend their existing ordinances, rules, and policies to comply with this limitation by December 1, 2025. Any non-compliant provisions will be null and void after this date. The bill also allows local governments to adopt necessary requirements to comply with federal or state law or conditions of permits and approvals.

Limits local government authority to regulate environmental matters beyond state or federal laws.

The bill restricts local governments in North Carolina from enacting environmental regulations stricter than state or federal laws. Local governments must review and amend their existing ordinances, rules, and policies to comply with this limitation by December 1, 2025. Any non-compliant provisions will be null and void after this date. The bill also allows local governments to adopt necessary requirements to comply with federal or state law or conditions of permits and approvals.