Moratorium on new coastal fishing regulations in North Carolina until 2037.

The bill establishes a moratorium on new coastal fishing regulations in North Carolina until January 1, 2037. It prohibits state marine fisheries agencies from imposing new or expanded restrictions on commercial and recreational fishing, including reductions in bag limits, size limits, or trip limits, and additional reporting or monitoring requirements. Exceptions are made for actions necessary to comply with federal law or to address public health emergencies.

Moratorium on new coastal fishing regulations in North Carolina until 2037.

The bill establishes a moratorium on new coastal fishing regulations in North Carolina until January 1, 2037. It prohibits state marine fisheries agencies from imposing new or expanded restrictions on commercial and recreational fishing, including reductions in bag limits, size limits, or trip limits, and additional reporting or monitoring requirements. Exceptions are made for actions necessary to comply with federal law or to address public health emergencies.