Agenda - 11-23-2015 - Item E.1 - Abstract - Session Law Effects

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133 The flow of water in the intermittent stream may be heavily supplemented by stormwater runoff. It often lacks the biological and hydrological characteristics commonly associated with the conveyance of water." SECTION 4.31.(b) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Environmental Management Commission shall amend their rules so that the rules are consistent with the provisions of G.S. 143-214.7C, as enacted by subsection (a) of this section. PIGEON HUNTING SECTION 4.32(a) G.S. 14-360(c)reads as rewritten: "(c) As used in this section, the words "torture", "torment", and "cruelly" include or refer to any act, omission, or neglect causing or permitting unjustifiable pain, suffering, or death. As used in this section, the word "intentionally" refers to an act committed knowingly and without justifiable excuse, while the word "maliciously" means an act committed intentionally and with malice or bad motive. As used in this section, the term "animal" includes every living vertebrate in the classes Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia except human beings. However, this section shall not apply to the following activities: (1) The lawful taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of the Wildlife Resources Commission, except that this section shall apply to those birds other than pigeons exempted by the Wildlife Resources Commission from its definition of"wild birds"pursuant to G.S. 113-129(15a). (2) Lawful activities conducted for purposes of biomedical research or training or for purposes of production of livestock,poultry, or aquatic species. (2a) Lawful activities conducted for the primary purpose of providing food for human or animal consumption. (3) Activities conducted for lawful veterinary purposes. (4) The lawful destruction of any animal for the purposes of protecting the public, other animals,property, or the public health. (5) The physical alteration of livestock or poultry for the purpose of conforming with breed or show standards." SECTION 4.32.(b) G.S. 19A-1.1 reads as rewritten: "§ 19A-1.1. Exemptions. This Article shall not apply to the following: (1) The lawful taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of the Wildlife Resources Commission, except that this Article applies to those birds other than pigeons exempted by the Wildlife Resources Commission from its definition of"wild birds"pursuant to G.S. 113-129(15a). WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION STUDIES SECTION 4.33.(a) The Wildlife Resources Commission shall review the methods and criteria by which it adds, removes, or changes the status of animals on the State protected animal list as defined in G.S. 113-331 and compare these to federal regulations and the methods and criteria of other states in the region. The Commission shall also review the policies by which the State addresses introduced species and make recommendations for improving these policies, including impacts associated with hybridization that occurs among federally listed, State-listed, and nonlisted animals. SECTION 4.33.(b) The Wildlife Resources Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Environmental Review Commission by March 1, 2016. SECTION 4.34.(a) The Wildlife Resources Commission shall establish a coyote management plan to address the impacts of coyotes in this State and the threats that coyotes pose to citizens, industries, and populations of native wildlife species within the State. SECTION 4.34.(b) The Wildlife Resources Commission shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation to address overpopulation of coyotes, to the Environmental Review Commission by March 1, 2016. SECTION 4.35.(a) The Wildlife Resources Commission shall establish a pilot coyote management assistance program in Mitchell County. In implementing the program, the Commission shall document and assess private property damage associated with coyotes; House Bill 765-Ratified Session Law 2015-286 Page 59