Clarifies that man-made ditches are not considered estuarine waters under North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act.

This bill amends North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act to clarify that certain man-made ditches are not considered estuarine waters. It defines "man-made ditches" as constructed, altered, or excavated features used to convey water, such as artificial ponds, culverts, canals, and roadside ditches. The bill specifies that these ditches are excluded from the definition of "marshland" and "estuarine waters," ensuring they are not designated as areas of environmental concern.

Clarifies that man-made ditches are not considered estuarine waters under North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act.

This bill amends North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act to clarify that certain man-made ditches are not considered estuarine waters. It defines "man-made ditches" as constructed, altered, or excavated features used to convey water, such as artificial ponds, culverts, canals, and roadside ditches. The bill specifies that these ditches are excluded from the definition of "marshland" and "estuarine waters," ensuring they are not designated as areas of environmental concern.