Designates the loggerhead sea turtle as the official saltwater reptile of North Carolina.
The bill designates the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) as the official saltwater reptile of North Carolina. It highlights the turtle's significance, noting its prevalence along the state's coast, its long lifespan, and its ecological role. The bill also mentions the turtle's nesting habits and the importance of its conservation. The act becomes effective upon becoming law.
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