Creates new GS Chapter 77, Article 6B (Lake Norman Marine Commission), which codifies the enabling legislation creating the Lake Norman Marine Commission in SL 1969-1080, as amended. Provides a crossover table of sections of the 1969 law and codified sections of Article 6B. Updates and modernizes language throughout the article, removing references to the Department of Local Affairs and including references to the Wildlife Resources Commission. Amends GS 77-89.5 by removing references to the adoption of rules, leaving only regulations. Removes contracting powers under GS 77-89.6.

Amends the regulatory authority in GS 77-89.8 to remove the provision that a violation of a commission regulation is a misdemeanor offense. Makes a violation punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $500.

Makes conforming changes to GS 77-113.