North Carolina HB 183: Various Local Provisions II.

Bill Text

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2025

SESSION LAW 2025-15
HOUSE BILL 183

*H183-v-6*
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LOCAL LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

PART I. RESTRICT WAKE SURFING IN LAKE GLENVILLE
SECTION 1.1.(a) Definition. – For purposes of this section, wake surfing means the
operation of a motorboat, as defined in G.S. 75A-2, to which weight has been added in the stern
via water-filled tanks or other ballasts for the purpose of creating an artificially enlarged wake
that is or is intended to be surfed by another person towed behind the motorboat.
SECTION 1.1.(b) Prohibition. – No person may engage in wake surfing within 200
feet of the shoreline or any structure, moored vessel, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or swimmer.
SECTION 1.2. Violation. – A violation of this Part is a Class 1 misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) in addition to any other
punishment prescribed for that offense.
SECTION 1.3. Enforcement. – This Part is enforceable by law enforcement officers
of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by other peace
officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.
SECTION 1.4. Applicability. – This Part applies only to the waters of Lake Glenville
in Jackson County.
SECTION 1.5. This Part becomes effective October 1, 2025, and applies to offenses
committed on or after that date.

PART II. TOWN OF LOUISBURG ELECTION CHANGES
SECTION 2.(a) Section 18 of the Charter of the Town of Louisburg, being Chapter
1022 of the 1961 Session Laws, reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 18. Time of elections. Regular biennial elections of municipal officers under this
Charter shall be held on Tuesday after the first Monday in May of odd-numbered years, beginning
in 1963.in odd-numbered years."
SECTION 2.(b) Section 19 of the Charter of the Town of Louisburg, being Chapter
1022 of the 1961 Session Laws, reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 19. General laws govern. Said elections Conduct of elections. The council shall be
elected using the nonpartisan plurality method of election as provided in G.S. 163-292. The
mayor shall be elected using the nonpartisan election and runoff method of election as provided
in G.S. 163-293. However, if no more than two candidates file a notice of candidacy for the office
of mayor for a municipal election in which that office is on the ballot, the mayor shall be elected
using the nonpartisan plurality method of election as provided in G.S. 163-292. Elections shall
be held pursuant to the general State laws governing elections of municipal officers."
SECTION 2.(c) This Part is effective when it becomes law and applies to elections
held on or after that date.

PART III. HENDERSON COUNTY/BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONSTRUCTION

Page 2 Session Law 2025-15 House Bill 183
SECTION 3.1.(a) Notwithstanding G.S. 115D-9, 115D-15.1, and 143-341(3) or any
other provision of law, Henderson County is hereby authorized to construct community college
buildings, as that term is defined in G.S. 143-336, on the campuses of Blue Ridge Community
College located within Henderson County. For purposes of this Part, the term "construct" and
"construction" includes making additions, improvements, renovations, or repairs to all or any
part of a community college building. Henderson County may finance the construction of these
buildings in accordance with Article 8 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes and G.S. 160A-20.
If Henderson County finances the construction of any building on Blue Ridge Community
College's campuses, the Blue Ridge Community College Board of Trustees may, in connection
with the construction, transfer any of its property to Henderson County to be used as security for
the financing agreement. Henderson County shall transfer the property back to the Blue Ridge
Community College Board of Trustees when any financing agreement entered into by Henderson
County to finance the construction, including any additions, improvements, renovations, and
repairs, has been satisfied. Henderson County may also construct the community college
buildings using other funding sources, including appropriations made by the General Assembly.
Upon the completion of the construction of the buildings, Henderson County shall lease the
buildings to Blue Ridge Community College under the terms and conditions agreed to by both
Henderson County and Blue Ridge Community College.
SECTION 3.1.(b) In constructing buildings as authorized by this Part, Henderson
County does not have to comply with the provisions of G.S. 115D-9 or Part 1 of Article 36 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. However, Henderson County shall comply with the
provisions of Article 3D of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes and Article 8 of Chapter 143 of
the General Statutes. Henderson County shall consult with the Blue Ridge Community College
Board of Trustees about programming requirements for the buildings and shall keep the Blue
Ridge Communit