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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-5-114 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-5-114
§ 25-5-114. Assignment of proceeds
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “ proceeds of a letter of credit ” means the cash, check, accepted draft, or other item of value paid or delivered upon honor or giving of value by the issuer or any nominated person under the letter of credit. The term does not include a beneficiary's drawing rights or documents presented by the beneficiary.

(b) A beneficiary may assign its right to part or all of the proceeds of a letter of credit. The beneficiary may do so before presentation as a present assignment of its right to receive proceeds contingent upon its compliance with the terms and conditions of the letter of credit.

(c) An issuer or nominated person need not recognize an assignment of proceeds of a letter of credit until it consents to the assignment.

(d) An issuer or nominated person has no obligation to give or withhold its consent to an assignment of proceeds of a letter of credit, but consent may not be unreasonably withheld if the assignee possesses and exhibits the letter of credit and presentation of the letter of credit is a condition to honor.

(e) Rights of a transferee beneficiary or nominated person are independent of the beneficiary's assignment of the proceeds of a letter of credit and are superior to the assignee's right to the proceeds.

(f) Neither the rights recognized by this section between an assignee and an issuer, transferee beneficiary, or nominated person nor the issuer's or nominated person's payment of proceeds to an assignee or a third person affect the rights between the assignee and any person other than the issuer, transferee beneficiary, or nominated person. The mode of creating and perfecting a security interest in or granting an assignment of a beneficiary's rights to proceeds is governed by Article 9 of this Chapter or other law. Against persons other than the issuer, transferee beneficiary, or nominated person, the rights and obligations arising upon the creation of a security interest or other assignment of a beneficiary's right to proceeds and its perfection are governed by Article 9 of this Chapter or other law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108D-15-1 — NC Code / Chapter 108D / Section 108D-15-1
§ 108D-15.1. Expedited contested case hearings on disputed adverse benefit determinations
Status: in_force

In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 431.224 , an enrollee, or an enrollee's authorized representative, may request that an appeal under G.S. 108D-15(d) be expedited if the time otherwise permitted for a hearing could jeopardize the enrollee's life, health, or ability to attain, maintain, or regain maximum function. With regard to a request for an expedited appeal, all of the following apply:

(1) The enrollee shall submit any additional documentation from a licensed health care professional with relevant excerpts from the enrollee's medical record that was not already provided with regard to the adverse benefit determination to demonstrate the need for an expedited appeal.

(2) The Department shall determine if the enrollee's request meets the criteria for an expedited appeal.

(3) If the Department determines that the enrollee's request does not meet the criteria for an expedited appeal, then (i) the Department shall make reasonable efforts to give the enrollee, or the enrollee's authorized representative, oral notice of the denial as expeditiously as possible and shall follow up with a written notice of denial and (ii) the enrollee's appeal shall not be subject to the expedited time frame in subdivision (4) of this subsection. The denial is not appealable.

(4) If the Department determines that the enrollee's request meets the criteria for an expedited appeal, then (i) the mediation procedure under G.S. 108D-15(i) shall not apply to the appeal request and (ii) the decision required under G.S. 108D-16 shall be made as expeditiously as possible.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 96-11-9 — NC Code / Chapter 96 / Section 96-11-9
§ 96-11.9. Termination of coverage
Status: in_force

(a) By Law.--An employer that has not paid wages for two consecutive calendar years ceases to be an employer liable for contributions under this Chapter.

(b) By Application.--An employer may file an application with the Division to terminate coverage. An application for termination must be filed prior to March 1 of the calendar year for which the employer wishes to cease coverage. The Division may terminate coverage if it finds that the employer was not liable for contributions during the preceding calendar year. Termination of coverage under this subsection is effective as of January 1 of the calendar year in which the application is granted.

(c) After Reactivation.--If the Division reactivates the account of an employer that has been closed, the employer may file an application with the Division to terminate coverage. The application must be filed within 120 days after the Division notifies the employer of the reactivation of the employer's account. The Division may terminate coverage if it finds that the employer was not liable for contributions during the preceding calendar year. Termination of coverage under this subsection is effective as of January 1 of the calendar year in which the application is granted. An employer's protest of liability upon reactivation is considered an application for termination.

(d) After Discovery.--When the Division discovers that an employer is liable for contributions for a period of more than two years, the employer may file an application with the Division to terminate coverage. The application must be filed within 90 days after the Division notifies the employer of the discovered liability. The Division may terminate coverage if it finds that the employer was not liable for contributions during the preceding calendar year. An employer's protest of liability upon discovery is considered an application for termination. An employer is not eligible for termination of liability under this subsection if the employer willfully attempted to defeat or evade the payment of contributions.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 47G-6 — NC Code / Chapter 47G / Section 47G-6
§ 47G-6. Effect of seller's default on loan secured by mortgage or lien on property
Status: in_force

If, at any time prior to the expiration of the time period in which the option purchaser has a right to exercise the option to purchase, a default occurs on a loan secured by a mortgage, security interest, or other lien on the property, the option purchaser may elect to exercise the option or cancel and rescind the contract and, in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity, seek the immediate return of all moneys paid by the option purchaser. If the purchaser elects to rescind the contract, the seller is entitled to an offset of an amount equal to the fair rental value of the use of the property during the duration of the purchaser's possession of the property plus an amount necessary to compensate the seller for any damages caused to the property by the purchaser beyond normal wear and tear.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 74C-22 — NC Code / Chapter 74C / Section 74C-22
§ 74C-22. Continuing education
Status: in_force

The Board may require individuals holding a license, registration, certificate, or permit to complete continuing education courses approved by the Board before renewal. The Board shall establish, by rule, the number of hours of continuing education necessary for renewal and any other requirements for completion of continuing education courses. The Board shall have the authority to approve continuing education courses and shall consider the continuing education course criteria, including the course curriculum, the qualifications of the instructor, the potential benefit to the industry, and any other criteria the Board deems appropriate.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1408 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1408
§ 143B-1408. Recovery of unauthorized use of funds
Status: in_force

The 911 Board must give written notice of violation to any communications service provider or PSAP found by the 911 Board to be using monies from the 911 Fund for purposes not authorized by this Part. Upon receipt of notice, the communications service provider or PSAP must cease making any unauthorized expenditures. The communications service provider or PSAP may petition the 911 Board for a hearing on the question of whether the expenditures were unauthorized, and the 911 Board must grant the request within a reasonable period of time. If, after the hearing, the 911 Board concludes the expenditures were in fact unauthorized, the 911 Board may require the communications service provider or PSAP to refund the monies improperly spent within 90 days. Money received under this Part must be credited to the 911 Fund. If a communications service provider or PSAP does not cease making unauthorized expenditures or refuses to refund improperly spent money, the 911 Board must suspend funding to the provider or PSAP until corrective action is taken.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-22-2 — NC Code / Chapter 87 / Section 87-22-2
§ 87-22.2. Licensing of nonresidents
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions.--The following definitions apply in this section:

(1) Delinquent income tax debt.--The amount of income tax due as stated in a final notice of assessment issued to a taxpayer by the Secretary of Revenue when the taxpayer no longer has the right to contest the amount.

(2) Foreign corporation.--Defined in G.S. 55-1-40 .

(3) Foreign entity.--A foreign corporation, a foreign limited liability company, or a foreign partnership.

(4) Foreign limited liability company.--Has the same meaning as the term “foreign LLC” in G.S. 57D-1-03 .

(5) Foreign partnership.--Either of the following that does not have a permanent place of business in this State:

a. A foreign limited partnership as defined in G.S. 59-102 .

b. A general partnership formed under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this State.

(b) Licensing.--The Board shall not issue a license for a foreign corporation unless the corporation has obtained a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 15 of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes . The Board shall not issue a license for a foreign limited liability company unless the company has obtained a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 57D of the General Statutes.

(c) Information.--Upon request, the Board shall provide the Secretary of Revenue on an annual basis the name, address, and tax identification number of every nonresident individual and foreign entity licensed by the Board. The information shall be provided in the format required by the Secretary of Revenue.

(d) Delinquents.--If the Secretary of Revenue determines that any nonresident individual or foreign corporation licensed by the Board, a member of any foreign limited liability company licensed by the Board, or a partner in any foreign partnership licensed by the Board, owes a delinquent income tax debt, the Secretary of Revenue may notify the Board of these nonresident individuals and foreign entities and instruct the Board not to renew their licenses. The Board shall not renew the license of such a nonresident individual or foreign entity identified by the Secretary of Revenue unless the Board receives a written statement from the Secretary that the debt either has been paid or is being paid pursuant to an installment agreement.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-378 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-378
§ 130A-378. Qualifications and appointment of the Chief Medical Examiner
Status: in_force

The Chief Medical Examiner shall be a forensic pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology and licensed to practice medicine. The Chief Medical Examiner shall be appointed by the Secretary.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160B-1 — NC Code / Chapter 160B / Section 160B-1
§ 160B-1. Title; effective date
Status: in_force

This Chapter shall be cited as the “Consolidated City-County Act of 1973” and is enacted pursuant to Article V, Sec. 2(4) of the North Carolina Constitution , effective July 1, 1973.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215-124 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-215-124
§ 143-215.124. Record keeping
Status: in_force

The Department shall serve as the custodian of all data, information, and records received from a permit applicant or a major military installation pursuant to this Article and shall ensure that information provided to the Department that constitutes trade secrets, as that term is defined in G.S. 66-152 , and that is designated as confidential or as a trade secret under G.S. 132-1.2 , is limited only to the Department, State employees, and other persons who have executed a confidentiality agreement with the owner of such information. Information designated as confidential or as a trade secret under G.S. 132-1.2 shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to G.S. 132-6 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-233-1 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-233-1
§ 163-233.1. Withdrawal of absentee ballots not allowed
Status: in_force

No person shall be permitted to withdraw an absentee ballot after such ballot has been mailed to or returned to the county board of elections.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-258-7 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-258-7
§ 14-258.7. Annual reports of violations
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Public Safety and the Department of Adult Correction shall each report the following to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety by March 15 of each year:

(1) The number of incidents of any violation of this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , or 14-34.7(c)(2) involving an employee or contractor of a detention facility operated by the State.

(2) The nature of the resolution of every incident of any violation of this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , or 14-34.7(c)(2) involving an employee or contractor of a detention facility operated by the State.

(b) The Conference of District Attorneys shall report the following to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety by March 15 of each year:

(1) The number of criminal charges pursuant to this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , or 14-34.7(c)(2) that resulted in trial.

(2) The number of criminal charges pursuant to this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , or 14-34.7(c)(2) that were resolved by a plea to a lesser-included offense.

(3) The number of criminal charges pursuant to this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , or 14-34.7(c)(2) that were resolved by a voluntary dismissal or other discretionary action that effectively dismissed or reduced the original charge.

(c) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall report the following to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety by March 15 of each year:

(1) The number of violations of this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , and 14-34.7(c)(2) charged.

(2) The number of violations of this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , and 14-34.7(c)(2) that ended in a conviction.

(3) The number of violations of this Article, G.S. 14-34.5(b) , 14-34.7(b) , and 14-34.7(c)(2) that were dismissed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-22 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-22
§ 160A-22. Map of corporate limits
Status: in_force

The current city boundaries shall at all times be drawn on a map, or set out in a written description, or shown by a combination of these techniques. This delineation shall be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk. Alterations in these established boundaries shall be indicated by appropriate entries upon or additions to the map or description made by or under the direction of the officer charged with that duty by the city charter or by the council. Copies of the map or description reproduced by any method of reproduction that gives legible and permanent copies, when certified by the city clerk, shall be admissible in evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as would the original map or description. The council may provide for revisions in any map or other description of the city boundaries. A revised map or description shall supersede for all purposes the earlier map or description that it is designated to replace.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-44A-25 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-44A-25
§ 58-44A-25. Application for license
Status: in_force

The prerequisites for issuance of a limited lines license under this Article are the filing with the Commissioner of the following:

(1) A license application, signed by an officer of the applicant, for the limited lines license in such form or forms, and supplements thereto, and containing such information, as the Commissioner may prescribe.

(2) A certificate by the insurer that is to be named in such limited lines license, stating that it has satisfied itself that the named applicant is trustworthy and competent to act as its insurance agent for this limited purpose and that the insurer will appoint such applicant to act as the agent in reference to the kinds of insurance as are permitted by this section, if the limited lines license applied for is issued by the Commissioner. Such certificate shall be subscribed to by an officer or managing agent of such insurer and affirmed as true under the penalties of perjury.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-169 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-169
§ 159-169. Tax anticipation notes
Status: in_force

(a) A unit of local government having the power to levy taxes is authorized to borrow money for the purpose of paying appropriations made for the current fiscal year in anticipation of the collection of taxes due and payable within the fiscal year, and to issue its negotiable notes in evidence thereof. A tax anticipation note shall mature not later than 30 days after the close of the fiscal year in which it is issued, and may not be renewed beyond that time.

(b) No tax anticipation loan shall be made if the amount thereof, together with the amount of tax anticipation notes authorized or outstanding on the date the loan is authorized, would exceed fifty percent (50%) of the amount of taxes uncollected as of the date of the proposed loan authorization, as certified in writing to the governing board by the chief financial officer of the issuing unit. Each tax anticipation note shall bear on its face or reverse the following certificate signed by the finance officer: “This note and all other tax anticipation notes of (issuing unit) authorized or outstanding as of (date) amount to fifty percent (50%) or less of the amount of taxes for the current fiscal year uncollected as of the above date.” No tax anticipation note shall be valid without this certificate.

(c) The faith and credit of the issuing unit are hereby pledged for the payment of each tax anticipation note issued under this section according to its terms, and the power and obligation of the issuing unit to levy taxes and raise other revenues for the prompt payment of such notes shall be unrestricted as to rate or amount, notwithstanding any other provisions of law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44-50-1 — NC Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-50-1
§ 44-50.1. Accounting of disbursements; attorney's fees to enforce lien rights
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any confidentiality agreement entered into between the injured person and the payor of proceeds as settlement of compensation for injuries, upon the lienholder's written request and the lienholder's written agreement to be bound by any confidentiality agreements regarding the contents of the accounting, any person distributing funds to a lienholder under this Article in an amount less than the amount claimed by that lienholder shall provide to that lienholder a certification with sufficient information to demonstrate that the distribution was pro rata and consistent with this Article. If the person distributing settlement or judgment proceeds is an attorney, the accounting required by this section is not a breach of the attorney-client privilege.

(b) The certification under subsection (a) of this section shall include a statement of all of the following:

(1) The total amount of the settlement.

(2) The total distribution to lienholders, the amount of each lien claimed, and the percentage of each lien paid.

(3) The total attorney's fees.

(c) Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require any person to act contrary to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-91 , 1 and regulations adopted pursuant to that Act.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-71-141 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-71-141
§ 58-71-141. Appointment of bail bondsmen; affidavit required
Status: in_force

(a) Before receiving an appointment, a surety bondsman shall submit to the Commissioner an affidavit, signed under oath, by the surety bondsman and by any former insurer, stating that the surety bondsman does not owe any premium or unsatisfied judgment to any insurer and that the bondsman agrees to discharge all outstanding forfeitures and judgments on bonds previously written. The affidavit shall be in a form prescribed by the Commissioner and shall be submitted by the surety bondsman to the former insurer. If the surety bondsman does not satisfy or discharge all forfeitures or judgments, the former insurer shall submit a notice, with supporting documents, to the appointing insurer, the surety bondsman, and the Commissioner, which states, under oath, that the surety bondsman has failed to satisfy, in a timely manner, the forfeitures and judgments on bonds written by the surety bondsman and that the former insurer has satisfied the forfeiture or judgment from its own funds. The former insurer shall submit the notice and supporting documents to the appointing insurer, the surety bondsman, and the Commissioner within 30 days after the former insurer receives the affidavit from the surety bondsman. Upon receipt of the notice and supporting documents, the appointing insurer shall immediately cancel the surety bondsman's appointment. The surety bondsman may be reappointed only upon certification by the former insurer that all forfeitures and judgments on bonds written by the surety bondsman have been discharged. The appointing insurer or surety bondsman may, within 10 days after receiving the notice and supporting documents from the former insurer, appeal to the Commissioner.

(b) The Commissioner shall adopt rules, including rules regarding the procedures for appeals and stays of the requirements of this section, to implement this section.

(c) As used in this section, “ former insurer ” means the insurer with whom the surety bondsman had a prior appointment and who is responsible for any outstanding bonds written by the surety bondsman.