Adams v. North Carolina Department of Natural & Economic Resources

Decided 1978-11-28

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HUSKINS, Justice: Plaintiffs challenge the constitutionality of the Act on two grounds: (1) The Act constitutes local legislation prohibited by Article II, section 24 of the North Carolina Constitution; and (2) The Act unconstitutionally delegates authority to the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) to develop and adopt “State guidelines” for the coastal area. The scope of review exercised by this Court when…

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