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NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.152 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.152 - Components of system; management plan; acquisition of land and easements; inclusion in national system.

 143B-135.152. Components of system; management plan; acquisition of land and easements; inclusion in national system.That segment of the south fork of the New River extending from its confluence with Dog Creek in Ashe County downstream through Ashe and Alleghany Counties to its confluence with the north fork of the New River and the main fork of the New River in Ashe and Alleghany Counties downstream to the Virginia State line shall be a scenic river area and shall be included in the North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers System.The Department shall prepare and implement a management plan for this river section. This management plan shall recognize and provide for the protection of the existing undeveloped scenic and pastoral features of the river. Furthermore, it shall specifically provide for continued use of the lands adjacent to the river for normal agricultural activities, including, but not limited to, cultivation of crops, raising of cattle, growing of trees and other practices necessary to these agricultural pursuits.For purposes of implementing this section and the management plan, the Department may acquire lands or interests in lands, provide for protection of scenic values as described in G.S. 143B-135.160, and provide for public access. Easements obtained for the purpose of implementing this section and the management plan shall not abridge the water rights being exercised on May 26, 1975.Should the Governor seek inclusion of this river segment in the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers by action of the Secretary of Interior, such inclusion shall be at no cost to the federal government, as prescribed in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and therefore shall be under the terms described in this section of the North Carolina Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and in the management plan developed pursuant thereto.  (1973, c. 879; 1975, c. 404; 1977, c. 555; c. 771, s. 4; 1985, c. 129, s. 3; 1987, c. 827, s. 127; 1989, c. 654, s. 2; c. 765; 1999-147, s. 1; 2012-200, s. 24; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(f), (m).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.154 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.154 - Additional components.

 143B-135.154. Additional components.That segment of the Linville River beginning at the State Highway 183 bridge over the Linville River and extending approximately 13 miles downstream to the boundary between the United States Forest Service lands and lands of Duke Power Company (latitude 35 50' 20") shall be a natural river area and shall be included in the North Carolina Natural and Scenic River System.That segment of the Horsepasture River in Transylvania County extending downstream from Bohaynee Road (N.C. 281) to Lake Jocassee shall be a natural river and shall be included in the North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers System.That segment of the Lumber River extending from county road 1412 in Scotland County downstream to the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, a distance of approximately 102 river miles, shall be included in the Natural and Scenic Rivers System and classified as follows: from county road 1412 in Scotland County downstream to the junction of the Lumber River and Back Swamp shall be classified as scenic; from the junction of the Lumber River and Back Swamp downstream to the junction of the Lumber River and Jacob Branch and the river within the Fair Bluff town limits shall be classified as recreational; and from the junction of the Lumber River and Jacob Branch downstream to the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, excepting the Fair Bluff town limits, shall be classified as natural.  (1975, c. 698; 1985, c. 344, s. 1; 1989, c. 752, s. 156(b); 2015-241, s. 14.30(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.158 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.158 - Raising the status of an area.

 143B-135.158. Raising the status of an area.Whenever in the judgment of the Secretary of the Department a scenic river segment has been sufficiently restored and enhanced in its natural scenic and recreational qualities, such segment may be reclassified with the approval of the Department, to a natural river area status and thereafter administered accordingly.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 1973, c. 1262, ss. 28, 86; 2015-241, s. 14.30(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.160 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.160 - Land acquisition.

 143B-135.160. Land acquisition.(a) The Department of Administration is authorized to acquire for the Department, within the boundaries of a river or segment of river as set out in G.S. 143B-135.150 on behalf of the State of North Carolina, lands in fee title or a lesser interest in land, preferably "scenic easements." Acquisition of land or interest therein may be by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange or otherwise.(b) The Department of Administration in acquiring real property or a property interest therein as set out in this Part shall have and may exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 40A of the General Statutes.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1987, c. 827, ss. 127, 129; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(f), (m).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.162 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.162 - Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement.

 143B-135.162. Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement.The contribution or donation of a "scenic easement," right-of-way or any other easement or interest in land to the State of North Carolina, as provided in this Part, shall be deemed a contribution to the State of North Carolina within the provisions of G.S. 105-130.9 and section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. The value of the contribution or donation shall be the fair market value of the easement or other interest in land when the contribution or donation is made.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 1991, c. 45, s. 23; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(f), (m).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.164 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.164 - Component as part of State park, wildlife refuge, etc.

 143B-135.164. Component as part of State park, wildlife refuge, etc.Any component of the State natural and scenic rivers system that is or shall become a part of any State park, wildlife refuge, or state-owned area shall be subject to the provisions of this Part and the laws under which the other areas may be administered, and in the case of conflict between the provisions of these laws, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(f), (m).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.166 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.166 - Component as part of national wild and scenic river system.

 143B-135.166. Component as part of national wild and scenic river system.Nothing in this Part shall preclude a river or segment of a river from becoming part of the national wild and scenic river system. The Secretary is directed to encourage and assist any federal studies for the inclusion of North Carolina rivers in the national system. The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements for joint federal-state administration of a North Carolina river or segment of river: Provided, that such agreements relating to water and land use are not less restrictive than the requirements of this Part.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(f), (m).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.168 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.168 - Violations.

 143B-135.168. Violations.(a) Civil Action. - Whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey any provision of this Part or rule or order of the Secretary may be compelled to comply with or obey the same by injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate remedy.(b) Penalties. - Whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey any provision of this Part or rule or order of the Secretary is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and may be punished only by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each violation, and each day such person shall fail to comply, where feasible, after having been officially notified by the Department shall constitute a separate offense subject to the foregoing penalty.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1987, c. 827, s. 125; 1989, c. 727, s. 124; 1993, c. 539, s. 872; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2015-241, ss. 14.30(f), (m).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.170 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.170 - Authorization of advances.

 143B-135.170. Authorization of advances.The Department of Administration is hereby authorized to advance from land-purchase appropriations necessary amounts for the purchase of land in those cases where reimbursement will be later effected by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation of the United States Department of the Interior.  (1971, c. 1167, s. 2; 2015-241, s. 14.30(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.172 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.172 - Restrictions on project works on natural or scenic river.

 143B-135.172. Restrictions on project works on natural or scenic river.The State Utilities Commission may not permit the construction of any dam, water conduit, reservoir, powerhouse transmission line, or any other project works on or directly affecting any river that is designated as a component or potential component of the State Natural and Scenic Rivers System. No department or agency of the State may assist by loan, grant, license, permit, or otherwise in the construction of any water resources project that would have a direct and adverse effect on any river that is designated as a component or potential component of the State Natural and Scenic Rivers System. This section shall not, however, preclude licensing of or assistance to a development below or above a designated or potential component. No department or agency of the State may recommend authorization of any water resources project that would have a direct and adverse effect on any river that is designated as a component or potential component of the State Natural and Scenic Rivers System, or request appropriations to begin construction of any such project, regardless of when authorized, without advising the Secretary in writing of its intention to do so at least 60 days in advance. Such department or agency making such recommendation or request shall submit a written impact statement to the General Assembly to accompany the recommendation or request specifically describing how construction of the project would be in conflict with the purposes of this act and how it would affect the component or potential component.  (1985, c. 129, s. 2; 2015-241, s. 14.30(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.180 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.180 - Division of North Carolina Aquariums creation.

 143B-135.180. Division of North Carolina Aquariums - creation.The Division of North Carolina Aquariums is created in the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.  (1985, c. 202, s. 3; 1995, c. 509, s. 98; 1997-286, s. 2; 1997-400, ss. 6.3(a), (b); 1997-443, s. 11A.119(b); 2015-241, ss. 14.30(g), (n).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.182 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.182 - Division of North Carolina Aquariums organization; powers and duties.

 143B-135.182. Division of North Carolina Aquariums - organization; powers and duties.(a) The Division of North Carolina Aquariums shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources and shall exercise the following powers and duties:(1) Establish and maintain the North Carolina Aquariums.(2) Administer the operations of the North Carolina Aquariums, such administrative duties to include, but not be limited to the following:a. Adopt goals and objectives for the Aquariums and review and revise these goals and objectives periodically.b. Review and approve requests for use of the Aquarium facilities and advise the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources on the most appropriate use consistent with the goals and objectives of the Aquariums.c. Continually review and evaluate the types of projects and programs being carried out in the Aquarium facilities and determine if the operation of the facilities is in compliance with the established goals and objectives.d. Recommend to the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources any policies and procedures needed to assure effective staff performance and proper liaison among Aquarium facilities in carrying out the overall purposes of the Aquarium programs.e. Review Aquarium budget submissions to the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources.f. Recruit and recommend to the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources candidates for the positions of directors of the Aquariums.g. Create local advisory committees in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 143B-135.186.(3) Notwithstanding Article 3A of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, and G.S. 143-49(4), dispose of any exhibit, exhibit component, or object from the collections of the North Carolina Aquariums by sale, lease, or trade. A sale, lease, or trade under this subdivision shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted practices for zoos and aquariums that are accredited by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums. After deducting the expenses attributable to the sale or lease, the net proceeds of any sale or lease shall be credited to the North Carolina Aquariums Fund.(4) Assume any other powers and duties assigned to it by the Secretary.(b) The Secretary may adopt any rules and procedures necessary to implement this section.  (1985, c. 202, s. 3; 1991, c. 320, s. 3; 1993, c. 321, ss. 28(d), 28(e); 1997-286, ss. 3; 1997-400, s. 6.3(b), (c); 1997-443, ss. 11A.119(a), 11A.123; 1999-49, s. 1; 2015-241, ss. 14.30 (c), (g), (n), (w).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.184 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.184 - North Carolina Aquariums; purpose.

 143B-135.184. North Carolina Aquariums; purpose.The purpose of establishing and maintaining the North Carolina Aquariums is to promote an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the diverse natural and cultural resources associated with North Carolina's oceans, estuaries, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments.  (1991, c. 320, s. 4; 1993, c. 321, s. 28(d); 1997-400, s. 6.3(b); 2015-241, s. 14.30(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.186 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.186 - Local advisory committees; duties; membership.

 143B-135.186. Local advisory committees; duties; membership.Local advisory committees created pursuant to G.S. 143B-135.182(a)(2) shall assist each North Carolina Aquarium in its efforts to establish projects and programs and to assure adequate citizen-consumer input into those efforts. Members of these committees shall be appointed by the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources for three-year terms from nominations made by the Director of the Division of North Carolina Aquariums. Each committee shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson. Members of the committees shall serve without compensation for services or expenses.  (1991, c. 320, s. 4; 1993, c. 321, ss. 28(d), 28(f); 1997-286, ss. 4; 1997-400, s. 6.3(b), (d); 1997-443, ss. 11A.119(a), 11A.123; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(g), (n); 2015-268, s. 5.4(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.188 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.188 - North Carolina Aquariums; fees; fund.

 143B-135.188. North Carolina Aquariums; fees; fund.(a) Fees. - The Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources may adopt a schedule of fees for the aquariums and piers operated by the North Carolina Aquariums, including:(1) Gate admission fees.(2) Facility rental fees.(3) Educational programs.(b) Fund. - The North Carolina Aquariums Fund is hereby created as a special fund. The North Carolina Aquariums Fund shall be used for the following purposes with respect to the aquariums and the pier operated by the Division of North Carolina Aquariums:(1) Repair, renovation, expansion, maintenance, and educational exhibit construction. Funds used for repair, renovation, and expansion projects may be transferred to a capital projects fund to account for use of the funds for each project.(2) Payment of the debt service and lease payments related to the financing of facility expansions, subject to G.S. 143B-135.190.(3) Matching of private funds that are raised for these purposes.(c) Disposition of Receipts. - All receipts derived from the collection of admissions charges and other fees and the lease or rental of property or facilities shall be credited to the aquariums' General Fund operating budget. At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary may transfer from the North Carolina aquariums' General Fund operating budget to the North Carolina Aquariums Fund an amount not to exceed the sum of the following:(1) One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000).(2) The amount needed to cover the expenses described by subdivision (2) of subsection (b) this section.(3) Any donations, gifts, and devises received by the North Carolina aquariums.(d) Approval. - The Secretary may approve the use of the North Carolina Aquariums Fund for repair and renovation projects at the aquariums-related facilities that comply with the following:(1) The total project cost is less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).(2) The project meets the requirements of G.S. 143C-8-13(a).(3) The project is paid for from funds appropriated to the Fund.(4) The project does not obligate the State to provide increased recurring funding for operations.(e) Repealed by Session Laws 2015-286, s. 4.12(d), effective October 22, 2015.(f) Report. - The Department shall submit to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources and the Fiscal Research Division by September 30 of each year a report on the North Carolina Aquariums Fund that shall include the source and amounts of all funds credited to the Fund and the purpose and amount of all expenditures from the Fund during the prior fiscal year.  (1997-286, s. 5; 1997-400, s. 6.3(b); 1997-443, s. 11A.119(b); 1999-49, s. 2; 2002-159, s. 46; 2005-276, s. 12.10; 2012-142, s. 12.5(a); 2013-413, s. 42(a); 2014-100, s. 14.2C; 2014-115, s. 17; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(g), (n); 2015-268, s. 5.4(d); 2015-286, s. 4.12(d); 2016-94, s. 16.6(b); 2017-57, ss. 14.3(h), 36.12(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.190 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.190 - Satellite areas prohibited absent General Assembly authorization.

 143B-135.190. Satellite areas prohibited absent General Assembly authorization.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, State funds shall not be used for any of the following purposes unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly:(1) Construction of any satellite area.(2) Commencement of any capital project in connection with the construction or acquisition of any satellite area.(3) Operation of any satellite area.For purposes of this section, the term "satellite area" means any property or facility that is to be operated by the Division of North Carolina Aquariums that is located somewhere other than on the site of the aquariums at Pine Knoll Shores, Roanoke Island, and Fort Fisher.  (2012-142, s. 12.5(c); 2015-241, s. 14.30(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.200 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.200 - North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority; creation; powers and duties.

 143B-135.200. North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority; creation; powers and duties.The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority is created, to be administered by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority shall have at least the following powers and duties:(1) To receive public and private donations, appropriations, grants, and revenues for deposit into the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.(2) To allocate funds for land acquisition from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.(3) To allocate funds for repairs, renovations, improvements, construction, and other capital projects from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.(4) To solicit financial and material support from public and private sources.(5) To develop effective public and private support for the programs and operations of the parks and recreation areas.(6) To consider and to advise the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources on any matter the Secretary may refer to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority.  (1995, c. 456, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, s. 14.30(h), (o).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-135.204 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 2 - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.|§ 143B-135.204 - Powers and duties of the Secretary.

 143B-135.204. Powers and duties of the Secretary.(a) Operation of Park. - The Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may adopt rules governing the operation of the Zoological Park, including rules regulating its use and enjoyment by the public.(b) Park Property. - The Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may acquire, dispose of, and develop Zoological Park property, both real and personal. A sale, lease, or trade under this subsection must be conducted in accordance with generally accepted practices for zoos and aquariums that are accredited by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  (2019-241, s. 1(b).)