The Fisheries Director is authorized to suspend, in whole or in part, until the next meeting of the Marine Fisheries Commission, or for a lesser period, the operation of any rule of the Marine Fisheries Commission regarding coastal fisheries which may be affected by variable conditions.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 143B‑289.52;
Eff. January 1, 1991;
Recodified from 15A NCAC 3I .0002 Eff. December 17, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.