NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1979 SESSION

CHAPTER 1062
HOUSE BILL 1359

AN ACT TO DIRECT A STUDY OF THE COASTAL AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

Section 1.  The North Carolina Marine Science Council is directed to study the issues of erosion of the coast line, building of structures along or near the beaches, and current or past federal, State, and local programs dealing with these issues, and current or past federal, State, and local policy for assistance in navigation maintenance and beach erosion control. The study shall include consideration of the best means for remedying the problems raised by these issues and also shall address the public's access to the beaches of the State.
Sec. 2.  The Council shall recommend to the General Assembly a policy on beach erosion and the feasibility of further development of the beaches, and financing of any proposed programs.
Sec. 3.  All agencies of State and local government shall assist the Council in its study by providing information as requested.
Sec. 4.  The Council shall make an interim report to the 1980 General Assembly and a final report to the 1981 General Assembly.
Sec. 5.  The Council may meet in the Legislative Building with the approval of the Legislative Services Commission for the purposes specified in this act.
Sec. 6.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1979.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 8th day of June, 1979.