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Catawba County reaffirms law-enforcement jurisdiction across Lake Norman after Lincoln County withdrawal
Summary
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a joint resolution on May 19, 2025 reiterating that law-enforcement officers with jurisdiction over any part of Lake Norman retain authority across the entire lake and shoreline, in response to Lincoln County's planned withdrawal from the Lake Norman Marine Commission.
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners on May 19, 2025 unanimously adopted a joint resolution reaffirming that law-enforcement officers with territorial jurisdiction over any part of Lake Norman or its shoreline shall, within their subject-matter jurisdiction, have authority to enforce laws across the entire lake and shoreline area.
County Attorney Jodi Stewart introduced the…
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