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prevent local governments from reviewing and /or enacting any regulations relative to plants. <br />Approval of this bill would remove the ability of local governments to assess the potential <br />impacts of plants, including the introduction of genetically modified crops, on organic farming, <br />other agricultural and plant - growing activities, and public health concerns. The Board may wish <br />to review and consider approval of the attached draft resolution expressing opposition to this <br />bill. <br />Mr. Kleese will appear at the meeting to address this item. <br />After the BOCC reviews and considers approval of the attached resolution, it is suggested that <br />the resolution be forwarded to Orange County's legislative delegation, leaders of the North <br />Carolina General Assembly, the Governor, and the North Carolina Association of County <br />Commissioners. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the <br />resolution. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review the attached draft <br />resolution, make changes as necessary, approve the resolution, and authorize the Clerk to <br />forward the resolution to Orange County's legislative delegation, leaders of the General <br />Assembly, the Governor, and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. <br />