S582 - North Carolina Farm Act of 2023. (SL 2023-63)

Overview: Section 13.1 of S.L. 2023-63 increases the examination including certificate fee for Animal Waste Management System Operators from $25.00 to $85.00 and raises the renewal fee from $10.00 to $25.00.

Additionally, this section provides that a certificate that is not renewed when due is invalid. If the certificate has been invalid for less than 12 months, it can be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus a late application fee of twice the annual renewal fee. The certificate holder must pay all penalties that have been assessed since the certificate was last renewed and meet all accrued continuing education requirements. If the certificate has been invalid for more than 12 months, the operator must pass the certification examination to renew the certificate.

This bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 23, 2023, and that veto was overridden by the General Assembly on June 27, 2023.

This section became effective June 27, 2023.