Chapter 77 - Rivers, Creeks, and Coastal Waters.

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Chapter 77
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Article 1 - Commissioners for Opening and Clearing Streams.
G.S. 77-1
§ 77-1. County commissioners to appoint commissioners.
G.S. 77-2
§ 77-2. Flats and appurtenances procured.
G.S. 77-3
§ 77-3. Laid off in districts; passage for fish.
G.S. 77-4
§ 77-4. Gates and slopes on milldams.
G.S. 77-5
§ 77-5. Owner to maintain gate and slope.
G.S. 77-6
§ 77-6. Gates and slopes discontinued.
G.S. 77-7
§ 77-7. Failure of owner of dam to keep gates, etc.
G.S. 77-8
§ 77-8. Repairing breaks.
G.S. 77-9
§ 77-9. Entry upon lands of another to make repairs.
G.S. 77-10
§ 77-10. Draws in bridges.
G.S. 77-11
§ 77-11. Public landings.
Article 2 - Obstructions in Streams.
G.S. 77-12
§ 77-12. Obstructing passage of boats.
G.S. 77-13
§ 77-13. Obstructing streams a misdemeanor.
G.S. 77-14
§ 77-14. Obstructions in streams and drainage ditches.
G.S. 77-15 through 77-19
§§ 77-15 through 77-19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 3 - Lands Adjoining Coastal Waters.
G.S. 77-20
§ 77-20. Seaward boundary of coastal lands.
G.S. 77-21 through 77-29
§§ 77-21 through 77-29. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 4 - Lake Wylie Marine Commission.
G.S. 77-30
§ 77-30. Definitions.
G.S. 77-31
§ 77-31. Authority to create and dissolve commission.
G.S. 77-32
§ 77-32. Governing body.
G.S. 77-33
§ 77-33. Compensation and expenses of commissioners, consultants and staff.
G.S. 77-34
§ 77-34. Meetings and election of officers; rules and regulations.
G.S. 77-35
§ 77-35. Powers and duties.
G.S. 77-36
§ 77-36. Filing and distribution of certified single ordinance text; effective date of ordinance and admissibility of evidence.
G.S. 77-37
§ 77-37. Regulations for Lake Wylie and shoreline area.
G.S. 77-38
§ 77-38. Authority of law enforcement officers and special officers.
G.S. 77-39 through 77-49
§§ 77-39 through 77-49. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 5 - High Rock Lake Marine Commission.
G.S. 77-50
§ 77-50. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-51
§ 77-51. Creation of Commission authorized.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-52
§ 77-52. Terms of members.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-53
§ 77-53. Compensation; budgetary and accounting procedures.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-54
§ 77-54. Organization and meetings.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-55
§ 77-55. Powers of Commission; administrative provision.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-56
§ 77-56. Filing and publication of joint ordinances.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-57
§ 77-57. Regulatory authority.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-58
§ 77-58. Enforcement.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-59 through 77-69
§§ 77-59 through 77-69. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 6 - Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission.
G.S. 77-70
§ 77-70. Definitions.
G.S. 77-71
§ 77-71. Authority to create Commission; withdrawal from and dissolution of Commission.
G.S. 77-72
§ 77-72. Membership; terms.
G.S. 77-73
§ 77-73. Compensation; budget.
G.S. 77-74
§ 77-74. Organization and meetings.
G.S. 77-75
§ 77-75. Powers of the Commission; administration and funding.
G.S. 77-76
§ 77-76. Filing and publication of joint ordinances.
G.S. 77-77
§ 77-77. Regulatory authority.
G.S. 77-78
§ 77-78. Enforcement.
G.S. 77-79
§ 77-79: Reserved for future codification purposes
Article 6A - Lake Lure Marine Commission.
G.S. 77-80
§ 77-80. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-81
§ 77-81. Creation of Commission authorized.
G.S. 77-82
§ 77-82. Governing board.
G.S. 77-83
§ 77-83. Compensation; budgetary and accounting procedures.
G.S. 77-84
§ 77-84. Organization and meetings.
G.S. 77-85
§ 77-85. Powers of Commission; administrative provision.
G.S. 77-86
§ 77-86. Filing and publication of applicable municipal ordinances.
G.S. 77-87
§ 77-87. Regulatory authority.
G.S. 77-88
§ 77-88. Enforcement.
G.S. 77-89
§ 77-89: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 7 - Roanoke River Basin Bi-State Commission.
G.S. 77-90
§ 77-90. Definitions.
G.S. 77-91
§ 77-91. Commission established; purposes.
G.S. 77-92
§ 77-92. Membership; terms of office; eligibility for appointment.
G.S. 77-93
§ 77-93. Powers and duties.
G.S. 77-94
§ 77-94. Standing and ad hoc committees.
G.S. 77-95
§ 77-95. Staffing and support.
G.S. 77-96
§ 77-96. Funding.
G.S. 77-97
§ 77-97. Compensation and expenses of Commission members.
G.S. 77-98
§ 77-98. Annual report.
G.S. 77-99
§ 77-99. Termination.
G.S. 77-100 through 77-102
§§ 77-100 through 77-102: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 8 - River Basins Advisory Commissions.
G.S. 77-110
§ 77-110. Definitions.
G.S. 77-111
§ 77-111. Commissions established; purposes.
G.S. 77-112
§ 77-112. Powers and duties.
G.S. 77-113
§ 77-113. Membership; terms of office; eligibility for appointment; meetings.
Modified by:
G.S. 77-114
§ 77-114. Staffing; meeting facilities; assistance by agencies.
G.S. 77-115
§ 77-115. Funding.
G.S. 77-116
§ 77-116. Compensation and expenses of members of the commissions.
G.S. 77-117
§ 77-117. Annual report.
G.S. 77-118
§ 77-118. Termination.
Article 9 - Clean Coastal Water and Vessel Act.
G.S. 77-125
§ 77-125. Definitions.
G.S. 77-126
§ 77-126. Marina pumpout facilities and services required in certain areas; marinas and local government may apply for grant funds.
G.S. 77-127
§ 77-127. Department of Environmental Quality establish pumpout facility criteria; inspection of pumpout facilities and vessels docked or moored at a marina.
G.S. 77-128
§ 77-128. Vessel owner and operator required to keep log of pumpout dates.
G.S. 77-129
§ 77-129. No discharge of treated or untreated sewage in coastal waters; duty of marina owner or operator to report unlawful discharge.
G.S. 77-130
§ 77-130. Enforcement.
G.S. 77-131
§ 77-131. Application of Article.
G.S. 77-132
§ 77-132. Rule-making authority.
Modified by:
Article 10 - Falls Lake Watershed Association.
G.S. 77-140
§ 77-140. Definitions.
G.S. 77-141
§ 77-141. Falls Lake Watershed Association criteria for creation; board of directors; purpose; meetings; and records.
G.S. 77-142
§ 77-142. Memoranda of understanding.
G.S. 77-143
§ 77-143. Authority.