Cooper vetoes regulatory reform bill
Governor cites trash can, septic system provisions.
Posted — UpdatedThe governor also said Senate Bill 553 could allow septic systems to circumvent state rules, "which can hurt public health and threaten clean water."
The legislature is on a break until Sept. 30.
Cooper's full veto statement follows:
"Provisions in the legislation allowing trash receptacles in exit corridors could pose a fire safety risk for residents and emergency responders. Also, this legislation could allow septic system permits to be issued that circumvent state septic system rules which can hurt public health and threaten clean water. Both of these provisions threaten public health and safety. Therefore, I veto the bill."
The governor has vetoed 37 bills since taking office in January 2017, and lawmakers have overridden 23 of them.
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