Bill Summaries: H378 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 21 2015 - View summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

    Makes language in GS 106-850(b)(10) and GS 139-60(c1) gender neutral.

    Clarifies that the act applies to applications submitted or pending on or after the date that the act becomes effective.


  • Summary date: Mar 27 2015 - View summary

    As the title indicates.

    Under current law, the Agriculture Cost Share Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control, created, implemented, and supervised by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, has as its purpose to reduce the input of agricultural nonpoint source pollution into the watercourses of the state. Amends GS 106-850(b)(10) to provide that to be eligible for cost share funds under this program, each applicant must meet the definition of a bona fide farm as described by GS 153A-340(b)(2).

    Under current law, the Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program,implemented by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, states that its purposes are to: identify opportunities to increase water use efficiency, availability, and storage; implement best management practices to conserve and protect water resources; increase water use efficiency; and increase water storage and availability for agricultural purposes. Amends GS 139-60(c1) to provide that to be eligible for assistance under this program, each applicant must meet the definition of a bona fide farm as described by GS 153A-340(b)(2).

    Deletes previous provisions requiring additional documentation under each statute for an applicant to establish eligibility to participate in these programs.