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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1235 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1235
§ 143B-1235. Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee--creation; appointment, organization, etc.; duties
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created and established in the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, a committee to be known as the Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee, with one member from each Congressional district, appointed by the Governor. Members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs with the concurrence of the Governor, shall appoint a chairman to administer this Committee who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary. The chairman shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The chairman shall devote full time to his duties of office.

(b) The duties of the chairman shall include but not be limited to the following, as delegated by the Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs:

(1) Serving as a liaison between the Office of the Governor and all State agencies to insure that veterans receive the employment preference to which they are legally entitled and that such State agencies list available jobs with appropriate public employment services;

(2) Evaluating existing programs designed to benefit veterans and submitting reports and recommendations to the Governor and Secretary;

(3) Developing and furthering favorable employer attitudes toward the employment of veterans by appropriate promulgation of information concerning veterans and the functions of the Committee;

(4) Serving as a liaison between the Committee and communities throughout the State to the end that civic committees and volunteer groups are formed and utilized to promote the objectives of the Committee;

(5) Assisting employers in properly designing affirmative action plans as they relate to handicapped and Vietnam-era veterans;

(6) Serving as a liaison between veterans and State agencies on questions regarding the employment practices of such State agencies.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-454 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-454
§ 143-454. Solicitors, salesmen and operators; applicator's responsibility
Status: in_force

(a) Every licensed pesticide applicator shall submit to the Board, at such times as the Board or the Commissioner may prescribe, the names of all solicitors, salesmen, and operators employed by him.

(b) Each licensed pesticide applicator shall be responsible for solicitors, salesmen, and operators in his employment to assure that pesticides are used in a manner consistent with the intent of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 96-15-1 — NC Code / Chapter 96 / Section 96-15-1
§ 96-15.1. Protection of witnesses from discharge, demotion, or intimidation
Status: in_force

(a) No person may discharge, demote, or threaten any person because that person has testified or has been summoned to testify in any proceeding under the Employment Security Act.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be liable in a civil action for reasonable damages suffered by any person as a result of the violation, and an employee discharged or demoted in violation of this section shall be entitled to be reinstated to his former position. The burden of proof shall be upon the party claiming a violation to prove a claim under this section.

(c) The General Court of Justice shall have jurisdiction over actions under this section.

(d) The statute of limitations for actions under this section shall be one year pursuant to G.S. 1-54 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-102-9 — NC Code / Chapter 136 / Section 136-102-9
§ 136-102.9. Use of aircraft managed by the Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

Of the aircraft managed by the Department of Transportation, the use of aircraft for economic development purposes shall take precedence over all other uses except in cases of emergency or disaster response. The Department of Transportation shall annually review the rates charged for the use of aircraft and shall adjust the rates, as necessary, to account for upgraded aircraft and inflationary increases in operating costs, including jet fuel prices. If an aircraft is used to attend athletic events or for any other purpose related to collegiate athletics, the rate charged shall be equal to the direct cost of operating the aircraft as established by the aircraft's manufacturer, adjusted for inflation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-1044 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-1044
§ 106-1044. Immunity and liability
Status: in_force

All functions authorized by this Article and all other activities relating to agricultural emergencies are hereby declared to be governmental functions. Neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof, nor, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith, any Agricultural Emergency Response Team worker, firm, partnership, association, or corporation complying with or reasonably attempting to comply with this Article or any order, rule, or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Article, shall be liable for the death of or injury to persons or for damage to property as a result of any such activity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 77-33 — NC Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77-33
§ 77-33. Compensation and expenses of commissioners, consultants and staff
Status: in_force

The joint ordinance shall state the terms relating to compensation to commissioners, if any, compensation of consultants and staff members employed by the Commission, and reimbursement of expenses incurred by commissioners, consultants, and employees. The Commission is governed by these budgetary and accounting procedures as may be specified by joint ordinance.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-317 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-317
§ 20-317. Insurance required by any other law; certain operators not affected
Status: in_force

This Article shall not be held to apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability which may now or hereafter be required by any other law of this State, and such policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform to the requirements of this Article, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this Article. This Article applies to vehicles of motor carriers required to register with the Division under G.S. 20-382 or G.S. 20-382.1 only to the extent that the amount of financial responsibility required by this Article exceeds the amount required by the United States Department of Transportation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-814 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-814
§ 106-814. Dairy Stabilization and Growth Program
Status: in_force

(a) On July 1 of each year the Board of Agriculture shall set a milk support baseline price. The baseline price per hundredweight of milk shall be the average United States Department of Agriculture Federal Milk Market Order Class I price mover for the previous 10 years less fifty cents (50¢).

(b) The Board shall adopt rules implementing the provisions of this Article. The rules shall include criteria for eligibility for distributions from the Fund, procedures for applications for distributions from the Fund, the method by which the amount of a payment to a producer shall be calculated, and the manner of payment to producers.

(c) Each month the Board shall determine whether the monthly announced United States Department of Agriculture Federal Milk Market Order Class I price mover has dropped below the baseline price set for the year. If the monthly announced Class I price mover is lower than the baseline price, then each producer who meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this section shall become eligible for a distribution from the Fund in an amount equal to the difference between the baseline price and the monthly announced Class I price mover multiplied by the hundredweight of milk sold by the producer for the month.

(d) Under exceptional circumstances, and in the discretion of the Board, the amount of any monthly distribution as calculated by the formula set forth in subsection (c) of this section may be increased by an amount not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) per hundredweight of milk sold in that month.

(e) Distributions shall be made to eligible producers at least quarterly, unless in the judgment of the Board the payment amounts are trivial. All payments under the Program are subject to the availability of funds.

(f) To be eligible to receive assistance from the Dairy Stabilization and Growth Fund, a dairy farmer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that they are in compliance with the following rules and regulations:

(1) For Grade A milk producers, the federal Grade A milk regulations.

(2) For non-Grade A producers, Article 26 of Chapter 106 of the General Statutes and the rules implementing that Article.

(g) Farmers who fail to demonstrate compliance with applicable rules and regulations shall become ineligible for assistance from the Fund until compliance is attained.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-3806 — NC Code / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-3806
§ 7B-3806. Compact Administrator
Status: in_force

The Governor is hereby authorized to appoint a Compact Administrator in accordance with the terms of said Article VII.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-64-7 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-64-7
§ 58-64-7. Continuing care services without lodging
Status: in_force

(a) A provider of continuing care who has obtained a license pursuant to this Article and desires to provide or arrange for continuing care services, including home care services, to an individual who has entered into a continuing care contract with the provider but is not yet receiving lodging must submit the following to the Commissioner:

(1) An application to offer continuing care services without providing lodging.

(2) An amended disclosure statement containing a description of the proposed continuing care services that will be provided without lodging, including the target market, the types of services to be provided, and the fees to be charged.

(3) A copy of the written service agreement, which must contain those provisions as prescribed in G.S. 58-64-25(b) .

(4) A summary of an actuarial report that presents the impact of providing continuing care services without lodging on the overall operation of the continuing care retirement community.

(5) A financial feasibility study prepared by a certified public accountant that shows the financial impact of providing continuing care services without lodging on the applicant and the continuing care retirement facility or facilities. The financial feasibility study shall include a statement of activities reporting the revenue and expense details for providing continuing care services without lodging, as well as any impact the provision of these services will have on operating reserves.

(6) Evidence of the license required under Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 131E of the General Statutes to provide home care services, or a contract with a licensed home care agency for the provision of home care services to the individuals under the continuing care services without lodging program.

(b) A provider issued a start-up certificate for the provision of continuing care services without lodging must enter into binding written service agreements with subscribers to provide continuing care services without lodging.

(c) When providing the financial statements and five-year forecasts required by G.S. 58-64-20 , a provider offering continuing care services without lodging must account for the related revenue and expenses generated from the provision of these services separate from the facility's on-site operation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-365-6 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-365-6
§ 90-365.6. Enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy
Status: in_force

(a) Enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy shall consist of enteral feedings or specialized intravenous solutions and shall only be ordered by an individual licensed under this Article who meets one of the following criteria:

(1) The individual is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

(2) The individual is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician certified by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification.

(3) The individual meets the requirements set forth in rules adopted by the Board.

(b) Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit the ability of any other licensed health care practitioner in this State to order therapeutic diets, so long as the ordering of therapeutic diets falls within the scope of the license held by the health care practitioner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115D-26 — NC Code / Chapter 115D / Section 115D-26
§ 115D-26. Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

All local trustees and employees of community colleges covered under this Chapter are subject to the conflict of interest provisions found in G.S. 14-234 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-257 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-257
§ 153A-257. Legal residence for social service purposes
Status: in_force

(a) Legal residence in a county determines which county is responsible (i) for financial support of a needy person who meets the eligibility requirements for a public assistance or medical care program offered by the county or (ii) for other social services required by the person.

Legal residence in a county is determined as follows:

(1) Except as modified below, a person has legal residence in the county in which he resides.

(2) If a person is in a hospital, mental institution, nursing home, boarding home, confinement facility, or similar institution or facility, he does not, solely because of that fact, have legal residence in the county in which the institution or facility is located.

(3) A minor has the legal residence of the parent or other relative with whom he resides. If the minor does not reside with a parent or relative and is not in a foster home, hospital, mental institution, nursing home, boarding home, educational institution, confinement facility, or similar institution or facility, he has the legal residence of the person with whom he resides. Any other minor has the legal residence of his mother, or if her residence is not known then the legal residence of his father; if his mother's or father's residence is not known, the minor is a legal resident of the county in which he is found.

(b) A legal residence continues until a new one is acquired, either within or outside this State. When a new legal residence is acquired, all former legal residences terminate.

(c) This section is intended to replace the law defining “legal settlement.” Therefore any general law or local act that refers to “legal settlement” is deemed to refer to this section and the rules contained herein.

(d) If two or more county departments of social services disagree regarding the legal residence of a minor in a child abuse, neglect, or dependency case, any one of the county departments of social services may refer the issue to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, for resolution. The Director of the Division of Social Services or the Director's designee shall review the pertinent background facts of the case and shall determine which county department of social services shall be responsible for providing protective services and financial support for the minor in question.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 164-5 — NC Code / Chapter 164 / Section 164-5
§ 164-5. Pending actions and proceedings not affected
Status: reserved

No action or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal, for any offense committed, or for the recovery of any penalty or forfeiture incurred under any of the statutes hereby repealed shall be affected by such repeal, except that the proceedings in such action or proceeding shall be conformed, when necessary, to the provisions of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-171-51 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-171-51
§ 90-171.51. Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
Status: in_force

There is established an Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for students in State educational nursing and licensed practical nursing programs, to be administered by each campus. Emergency need is defined as acute financial need caused by a particular event which immediately and severely impacts a particular student's ability to continue his or her educational program in nursing on that student's current schedule. Allowable expenses, for emergency assistance, shall include funds for child care, transportation, housing, and medical care; and shall not be considered as an ongoing source of income for those expenses. Emergency assistance shall be limited to four hundred dollars ($400.00) per academic year for any individual. The local Board of Trustees at each campus shall review quarterly the expenditures under this Fund, and the Department of Community Colleges and the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall assess the Fund's impact on completion rates in these programs, and report their assessment to the General Assembly.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 85B-4-10 — NC Code / Chapter 85B / Section 85B-4-10
§ 85B-4.10. Waiver of rights
Status: in_force

The failure of an aggrieved person to comply with this Chapter shall constitute a waiver of any rights hereunder.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-453-04 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-453-04
§ 130A-453.04. Certification and other requirements of firms that perform inspections, risk assessments, or abatements
Status: in_force

A firm or other entity shall not perform or offer to perform an inspection, risk assessment, or abatement of target housing or a child-occupied facility unless the entity is certified by the Department as a firm that is qualified to perform the activity. An entity that performs an inspection, risk assessment, or abatement of target housing or a child-occupied facility shall not use an individual to perform the inspection, risk assessment, or abatement unless the individual is certified by the Department to perform the activity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-249 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-249
§ 90-249. Powers of the Board
Status: reserved

(a) The Board shall have the power to make rules, not inconsistent with this Article and the laws of the State of North Carolina, with respect to the following areas of the business of opticianry in North Carolina:

(1) Misrepresentation to the public.

(2) Baiting or deceptive advertising.

(3) Continuing education of licensees.

(4) Location of registrants in the State.

(5) Registration of established optical places of business, but no rule restricting type or location of a business may be enacted.

(6) Requiring photographs for purposes of identification of persons subject to this Article.

(7) Content of licensure examination and reexamination.

(8) Revocation, suspension, and reinstatement of licenses, probation, and reprimands of licensees, and other penalties.

(9) Fees within the limits of G.S. 90-246 .

(10) Accreditation of schools of opticianry.

(10a) Designation of accredited colleges, universities, and coursework that satisfy the qualifications for examination pursuant to G.S. 90-240(a1) .

(11) Registration and training of apprentices and interns.

(12) Licenses and examinations pursuant to G.S. 90-241 .

(b) to (d) Repealed by S.L. 1997-424, § 5, eff. Aug. 22, 1997 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-517 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-517
§ 143-517. Ambulance support; free enterprise
Status: in_force

Each county shall ensure that emergency medical services are provided to its citizens. Nothing in this Article affects the power of local governments to finance ambulance operations or to support rescue squads. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to allow infringement on the private practice of medicine or the lawful operation of health care facilities.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-449-85 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-449-85
§ 105-449.85. Compensating tax on and liability for unaccounted for motor fuel losses at a terminal
Status: in_force

(a) Tax.--An excise tax at the motor fuel rate is imposed annually on unaccounted for motor fuel losses at a terminal that exceed one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the number of net gallons removed from the terminal during the year by a system transfer or at a terminal rack. To determine if this tax applies, the terminal operator of the terminal must determine the difference between the following:

(1) The amount of motor fuel in inventory at the terminal at the beginning of the year plus the amount of motor fuel received by the terminal during the year.

(2) The amount of motor fuel in inventory at the terminal at the end of the year plus the amount of motor fuel removed from the terminal during the year.

(b) Liability.--The terminal operator whose motor fuel is unaccounted for is liable for the tax imposed by this section and is liable for a penalty equal to the amount of tax payable. Motor fuel received by a terminal operator and not shown on an informational return filed by the terminal operator with the Secretary as having been removed from the terminal is presumed to be unaccounted for motor fuel. A terminal operator may establish that it can account for motor fuel received at a terminal but not shown on an informational return as having been removed from the terminal if the motor fuel was lost or part of a transmix.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-71 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-71
§ 130A-71. Procedure for withdrawing from district
Status: in_force

Fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the resident freeholders of a portion of a sanitary district which has no outstanding indebtedness, with the approval of the sanitary district board, may petition the county board of commissioners of the county in which a major portion of the petitioners reside, that the identified portion of the district be removed and excluded from the district. If the county board of commissioners approves the petition, an election shall be held in the entire district on the question of exclusion. A majority of all the votes cast is necessary for a district to be removed and excluded from a sanitary district. The county board of commissioners shall notify the Commission who shall remove and exclude the portion of the district, and redefine the limits accordingly.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89F-16 — NC Code / Chapter 89F / Section 89F-16
§ 89F-16. Roster of licensed soil scientists
Status: in_force

The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board shall keep a record and shall publish annually a roster showing the names, places of business, and residence addresses of all soil scientists licensed under this Chapter. Copies of this roster shall be made available to the public upon request and payment of a reasonable fee, established by the Board, for copying.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-6 — NC Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50-6
§ 50-6. Divorce after separation of one year on application of either party
Status: in_force

Marriages may be dissolved and the parties thereto divorced from the bonds of matrimony on the application of either party, if and when the husband and wife have lived separate and apart for one year, and the plaintiff or defendant in the suit for divorce has resided in the State for a period of six months. A divorce under this section shall not be barred to either party by any defense or plea based upon any provision of G.S. 50-7 , a plea of res judicata, or a plea of recrimination. Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 50-11 , or of the common law, a divorce under this section shall not affect the rights of a dependent spouse with respect to alimony which have been asserted in the action or any other pending action.

Whether there has been a resumption of marital relations during the period of separation shall be determined pursuant to G.S. 52-10.2 . Isolated incidents of sexual intercourse between the parties shall not toll the statutory period required for divorce predicated on separation of one year.