15A NCAC 10L .0102      Protection of species on The Protected ANimal List

(a)  As specified in G.S. 105-277.15(c) and Rule .0101 of this Section the protection of species on the protected animal list shall be a qualifying land use for Wildlife Conservation Land. Eligible species shall be those designated by the Commission in Section 15A NCAC 10I .0100 as endangered, threatened, or special concern.

(b)  The following conditions shall apply to the qualification of land as Wildlife Conservation Land under the protection of species on the protected animal list use requirement:

(1)           at least one protected wildlife species shall have been identified on the land;

(2)           the landowner shall be required to manage the land to protect the species through established strategies identified in the Wildlife Habitat Conservation Agreement; and

(3)           the land shall meet the prior use requirements specified in G.S. 105-277.15(c)(3)(b).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 105-277.15;

Eff. October 1, 2020.