15A NCAC 10C .0217      Public Access for Anglers Only

(a)  By accepting and posting the Public Access for Fishing Only sign from the Wildlife Resources Commission on their property, a landowner:

(1)           agrees to allow any member of the public with a valid fishing license and any accompanying youth to cross his or her property in order to access public waters for the purpose of fishing; and

(2)           designates the Wildlife Resources Commission as an agent as described in G.S. 14-159.6. As an agent, the Commission confers access to any member of the public with a valid fishing license and any accompanying youth.

(b)  Anglers who access property under the terms of this Rule are prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities while on the private property unless otherwise posted:

(1)           building fires;

(2)           littering;

(3)           swimming;

(4)           launching or retrieving boats;

(5)           camping;

(6)           causing property damage;

(7)           entering before 7:00 a.m.; and

(8)           remaining on the property after 9:00 p.m.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 14-159.6; 113-134; 113-305;

Eff. August 1, 2014;

Readopted Eff. February 1, 2022.