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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 127A-119 — NC Code / Chapter 127A / Section 127A-119
§ 127A-119. When families of soldiers, airmen and sailors supported by county
Status: in_force

When any citizen of the State is absent on duty as a member of the North Carolina National Guard, State defense militia or naval militia, and the member's family members are unable to support themselves during the member's absence, the board of commissioners of the member's county, on application, shall make a reasonable allowance towards their maintenance.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-279-39 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-279-39
§ 20-279.39. Title of Article
Status: in_force

This Article may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act of 1953.”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-253 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-253
§ 115C-253. Contracts for transportation
Status: in_force

Any local board of education may, in lieu of the operation by it of public school buses, enter into a contract with any person, firm or corporation for the transportation by such person, firm or corporation of pupils enrolled in the public schools of such local school administrative unit for the same purposes for which such local school administrative unit is authorized by this Article to operate public school buses. Any vehicle used by such person, firm or corporation for the transportation of such pupils shall be constructed and equipped as provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education, and the driver of such vehicle shall possess all of the qualifications prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education. Where a contract for transportation of pupils is entered into between a local board of education and any person, firm or corporation which contemplates the use of an automobile or vehicle other than a bus for the transportation of 16 pupils or less, the automobile or vehicle shall not be required to be constructed and equipped as provided for in G.S. 115C-240(c) , but shall be constructed and equipped pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education. In the event that any local board of education shall enter into such a contract, the board may use for such purposes any funds which it might use for the operation of school buses owned by the board, and the tax-levying authorities of the county or of the city may provide in the county or city budget such additional funds as may be necessary to carry out such contracts.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-451-9 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-451-9
§ 106-451.9. Commissioner of Agriculture to administer and enforce Article
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Agriculture shall have the following powers and duties under this Article:

(1) To administer and enforce the provisions of this Article.

(2) To assign and reassign the administrative and enforcement duties and functions assigned to him in this Article to one or more divisions within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(3) To delegate to any division head and other officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services any of the powers and duties given to the Department by statute or by rules promulgated pursuant to this Article.

(4) To investigate and determine upon application, whether the warehouse is suitable for the proper storage of cotton.

(5) To conduct investigations of the daily operations of every State licensed warehouse.

(6) To prescribe, within the limits of this Article, the duties of the warehousemen with respect to their care of and responsibility for cotton stored in licensed warehouses.

(7) To issue licenses for the operation of warehouses under this Article.

(8) To cooperate or enter into formal agreements with any other agency of this State or its subdivisions or with any agency of any other state or of the federal government for the purpose of administering or enforcing any of the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54-135 — NC Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-135
§ 54-135. Amendments to articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

(a) An association may amend its charter from time to time in any and as many respects as may be desired, so long as its charter as amended contains only such provisions as are lawful under this Subchapter.

(b) Amendments to the charter shall be made as follows: The board of directors shall by a vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of the board, adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendment or amendments and directing that the proposed amendment or amendments be submitted to a vote at a meeting of members, which may be either an annual or a special meeting. Written or printed notice setting forth the proposed amendment or amendments, or a summary of the changes to be effected thereby shall be given to each member entitled to vote at such meeting, within the time and in the manner provided in this Subchapter for the giving of notice of meetings of members. The proposed amendment shall be adopted upon receiving at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by members present or represented by proxy at such meeting.

(c) The articles of amendment shall set forth:

(1) The name of the association;

(2) The amendment or amendments so adopted;

(3) A statement setting forth the date of the meeting of the board of directors at which the amendment or amendments were approved by the board, that a quorum was present at such meeting, and that such approval received a vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the board;

(4) A statement setting forth the date of the meeting of members at which the amendment was adopted, that a quorum was present at such meeting, and that such amendment received at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by members present or represented by proxy at such meeting;

(5) The articles of amendment shall be executed by the association and shall be filed all as provided in G.S. 55A-4 ;

(6) A certified copy of the articles of amendment shall be filed with the Chief of the Division of Markets.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-49 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-49
§ 143B-49. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources--creation, powers and duties
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a department to be known as the “Department of Natural and Cultural Resources,” with the organization, duties, functions, and powers defined in the Executive Organization Act of 1973.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-567-83 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-567-83
§ 1-567.83. Termination of conciliation
Status: in_force

(a) A conciliation proceeding may be terminated as to all parties by any one of the following means:

(1) On the date of the declaration, a written declaration of the conciliators that further efforts at conciliation are no longer justified.

(2) On the date of the declaration, a written declaration of the parties addressed to the conciliators that the conciliation proceedings are terminated.

(3) On the date of the agreement, a conciliation agreement signed by all of the parties.

(4) On the date of the order, order of the court when the matter submitted to conciliation is in litigation in the courts of this State.

(b) A conciliation proceeding may be terminated as to particular parties by any one of the following means:

(1) On the date of the declaration, a written declaration of the particular party to the other parties and the conciliators that the conciliation proceedings are to be terminated as to that party.

(2) On the date of the agreement, a conciliation agreement signed by some of the parties.

(3) On the date of the order, order of the court when the matter submitted to conciliation is in litigation in the courts of this State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-339-36 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-339-36
§ 1-339.36. Private sale; upset bid; subsequent procedure; defaulting bidder
Status: in_force

(a) Every private sale of real or personal property, except a sale of personal property as provided by G.S. 1-339.34 , is subject to an upset bid on the same conditions and in the same manner as is provided by G.S. 1-339.25 .

(b) When an upset bid is made for property sold at private sale, subsequent procedure with respect to the upset bid is the same as for upset bids submitted in connection with real property sold at public sale, except that the notice of any resale of personal property held pursuant to an order granted under G.S. 1-339.27A need not be published in a newspaper but shall be posted as provided by G.S. 1-339.17 .

(c) Subsections (e) and (f) of G.S. 1-339.30 apply to a defaulting bidder in a private sale.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-113-17 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-113-17
§ 14-113.17. Punishment and penalties
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is subject to the punishment and penalties of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

(b) A crime punishable under this Article is punishable as a Class I felony.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-983 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-983
§ 106-983. Duties of supervision by Commissioner
Status: in_force

Corporations formed under this Article shall be regulated by the Commissioner in the manner provided in this Article. Traveling and other expenses incurred by him in the discharge of the duties imposed upon him by this Article shall be charged to, and paid by, the particular corporation or corporations on account of which such expenses are incurred. His general expenses incurred in the discharge of such duties which cannot be fairly charged to any particular corporation or corporations shall be charged to, and paid by, all the corporations then organized and existing under this Article pro rata according to their respective stock capitalizations. The Commissioner shall:

(1) Adopt rules to implement this Article and to protect and develop forests subject to its jurisdiction.

(2) Order all corporations organized under this Article to do such acts as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of law and the rules adopted by the Commissioner, or to refrain from doing any acts in violation thereof.

(3) Keep informed as to the general condition of all such corporations, their capitalization and the manner in which their property is permitted, operated or managed with respect to their compliance with all provisions of law and orders of the Commissioner.

(4) Require every such corporation to file with the Commissioner annual reports and, if the Commissioner shall consider it advisable, other periodic and special reports, setting forth such information as to its affairs as the Commissioner may require.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 135-97 — NC Code / Chapter 135 / Section 135-97
§ 135-97. Immunity
Status: in_force

A person serving on the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees shall be immune individually from civil liability for monetary damages, except to the extent covered by insurance, for any act or failure to act arising out of that service, except where any of the following apply:

(1) The person was not acting within the scope of that person's official duties.

(2) The person was not acting in good faith.

(3) The person committed gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct that resulted in the damages or injury.

(4) The person derived an improper personal financial benefit, either directly or indirectly, from the transaction.

(5) The person incurred the liability from the operation of a motor vehicle.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-14-2 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-14-2
§ 90-14.2. Hearing before disciplinary action
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Board shall take disciplinary action against any license granted by it, the licensee shall be given a written notice indicating the charges made against the licensee and stating that the licensee will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the charges at a time and place stated in the notice, or at a time and place to be thereafter designated by the Board, and the Board shall hold a public hearing not less than 30 days from the date of the service of notice upon the licensee, at which the licensee may appear personally and through counsel, may cross examine witnesses and present evidence in the licensee's own behalf. A licensee who is mentally incompetent shall be represented at such hearing and shall be served with notice as herein provided by and through a guardian ad litem appointed by the clerk of the court of the county in which the licensee resides. The licensee may file written answers to the charges within 30 days after the service of the notice, which answer shall become a part of the record but shall not constitute evidence in the case.

(b) Once charges have been issued, neither counsel for the Board nor counsel for the respondent shall communicate ex parte, directly or indirectly, pertaining to a matter that is an issue of fact or a question of law with a hearing officer or Board member who is permitted to participate in a final decision in a disciplinary proceeding. In conducting hearings, the Board shall retain independent counsel to provide advice to the Board or any hearing committee constituted under G.S. 90-14.5(a) concerning contested matters of procedure and evidence.

(c) Once charges have been issued, the parties may engage in discovery as provided in G.S. 1A-1 , the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, pursuant to any written request by the respondent or respondent's counsel, the Board shall provide information obtained during an investigation, except for the following:

(1) Information that is subject to attorney-client privilege or is attorney work product.

(2) Information that would identify an anonymous complainant.

(3) Information generated during an investigation that will not be offered into evidence by the Board and is related to:

a. Advice, opinions, or recommendations of the Board staff, consultants, or agents.

b. Deliberations by the Board and its committees during an investigation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 135-50 — NC Code / Chapter 135 / Section 135-50
§ 135-50. Short title and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) This Article shall be known and may be cited as the “Consolidated Judicial Retirement Act.”

(b) The purpose of this Article is to improve the administration of justice by attracting and retaining the most highly qualified talent available within the State to the positions of justice and judge, district attorney and solicitor, public defender, the Director of Indigent Defense Services, and clerk of superior court, within the General Court of Justice.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-416 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-416
§ 1-416. Vacation of order for failure to serve
Status: in_force

The order of arrest is of no avail, and shall be vacated or set aside on motion, unless it is served upon the defendant, as provided by law, before the docketing of any judgment in the action.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-411-1 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-411-1
§ 143B-411.1. North Carolina Advisory Council on the Eastern Band of the Cherokee--creation; membership; terms of office
Status: in_force

The North Carolina Advisory Council on the Eastern Band of the Cherokee is created in the Department of Administration. The Council shall consist of 16 members and shall include the following members: eight members shall be appointed by the Chief with the consent of the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee; the Superintendent of Public Instruction or his designee; the Secretary of Administration or his designee; the Secretary of Health and Human Services or his designee; the Secretary of Environmental Quality or his designee; the Attorney General or his designee; one member appointed by the Governor who shall be a representative of local government in Swain, Jackson, or Cherokee Counties; one legislator appointed by the Speaker of the House; and one legislator appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Members serving by virtue of their office within State Government shall serve so long as they hold that office, except that the members appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve for two-year terms. Members appointed by the Chief shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief. Members appointed by the Governor shall serve a term of four years at the pleasure of the Governor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-104 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-104
§ 143B-104. Historic Hillsborough Commission--status
Status: in_force

The Historic Hillsborough Commission is hereby declared not to be a State agency within the meaning of the Executive Organization Act of 1973 and shall be exempt from all provisions of the Executive Organization Act of 1973 except G.S. 143B-103 through G.S. 143B-106 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-10-615 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-10-615
§ 58-10-615. Disposition of assets; investment limitations
Status: reserved

(a) The assets of an SPFC shall be preserved and administered by or on behalf of the SPFC to satisfy the liabilities and obligations of the SPFC incident to the reinsurance contract, the insurance securitization, and other related agreements.

(b) In the insurance securitization, the security offering memorandum or other document issued to prospective investors regarding the offer and sale of a surplus note or other security shall include a disclosure that all or part of the proceeds of such insurance securitization will be used to fund the SPFC's obligations to the ceding insurer.

(c) No SPFC shall be subject to any restriction on investments other than the following:

(1) The Commissioner may limit investments by an SPFC to those categories and amounts of authorized investments delineated in G.S. 58-7-167 , 58-7-170 , 58-7-172 , 58-7-173 , 58-7-178 , 58-7-179 , 58-7-180 , 58-7-183 , 58-7-185 , 58-7-187 , 58-7-188 , 58-7-192 , 58-7-193 , 58-7-197 , 58-7-200 , and 58-7-205 , as applicable and as amended from time to time.

(2) No SPFC shall make a loan to any person other than as permitted under its plan of operation or as otherwise approved in advance by the Commissioner.

(3) The Commissioner may prohibit or limit any investment that threatens the solvency or liquidity of the SPFC unless the investment is otherwise approved by the Commissioner in writing.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 39-23-9A — NC Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-23-9A
§ 39-23.9A. Governing law
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, the following rules determine a debtor's location:

(1) A debtor who is an individual is located at the individual's principal residence.

(2) A debtor that is an organization and has only one place of business is located at its place of business.

(3) A debtor that is an organization and has more than one place of business is located at its chief executive office.

(b) A claim for relief in the nature of a claim for relief under this Article is governed by the local law of the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located when the transfer is made or the obligation is incurred.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25C-16 — NC Code / Chapter 25C / Section 25C-16
§ 25C-16. Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) This Article shall not apply to any print when offered for sale or sold at wholesale or retail for one hundred dollars ($100.00) or less, exclusive of the value of any frame.

(b) This Article shall not apply to any print described clearly and conspicuously in writing by the seller as a “reproduction and not a fine print”, unless the print is said or represented to be one in a limited edition, an edition of numbered or signed prints, or any combination thereof.

(c) This Article shall not apply to the sale of any print sold before January 1, 1990.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-143-11 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-143-11
§ 116-143.11. NC Promise Tuition Plan; State “buy down” of certain financial obligations; annual report
Status: in_force

(a) The NC Promise Tuition Plan shall be established and implemented as provided by this section. Notwithstanding G.S. 116-143 and G.S. 116-11(7) , the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall set the rate of undergraduate tuition for Elizabeth City State University, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Fayetteville State University, and Western Carolina University as follows: the rate of tuition for students deemed to be North Carolina residents for purposes of tuition shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per academic semester and the rate of tuition for nonresident students shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per academic semester.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State shall “buy down” the amount of any financial obligation resulting from the established tuition rate that may be incurred by Elizabeth City State University, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Fayetteville State University, and Western Carolina University.

(c) When implementing the provisions of this section, the Board of Governors shall give due consideration to maintaining the unique historical character of each institution, including service to students who are first generation, college-going, economically disadvantaged, or minority.

(c1) This section does not apply to the rate of tuition charged for digital learning student credit hours provided with the support of a nonprofit corporation established by The University of North Carolina System Office pursuant to G.S. 116-30.20 .

(d) By October 1 of each year, the Board of Governors and the chancellors of Elizabeth City State University, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Fayetteville State University, and Western Carolina University, respectively, shall submit a report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee, the House Appropriations Committee on Education, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Education/Higher Education, and the Fiscal Research Division on the amount of any financial obligation resulting from the established tuition rate incurred at each constituent institution and at least the following information for the fiscal year:

(1) The amount required to offset the forgone tuition receipts at each of the four constituent institutions as a result of the tuition rate established by this section and how those funds were allocated to each constituent institution.

(2) The number of enrolled resident students at each constituent institution.

(3) The number of enrolled nonresident students at each constituent institution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 128-7-1 — NC Code / Chapter 128 / Section 128-7-1
§ 128-7.1. Failure to qualify creates vacancy
Status: in_force

If any person who has been elected to public office (i) dies or becomes disqualified for the office before qualifying for the office, or (ii) for any reason refuses to qualify for the office, the office shall be declared vacant. Unless otherwise provided by law, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the authority having the power to fill vacancies as prescribed by law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54-147 — NC Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-147
§ 54-147. Election of officers
Status: in_force

The directors shall elect a president, one or more vice-presidents, a secretary and treasurer who need not be directors, and they may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer designating the combined office as secretary-treasurer. They shall elect from their number a chairman and vice-chairman unless the president and vice-presidents are members of the board. The board may elect or appoint such additional officers as are necessary and appropriate. The treasurer may be a bank or any depository, and as such shall not be considered an officer, but as a function of the board of directors. In such a case the secretary shall perform the usual accounting duties of the treasurer, excepting that the funds shall be deposited only as authorized by the board of directors.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-145-12 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-145-12
§ 106-145.12. Enforcement and implementation of Article
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall enforce this Article by using employees of the Department. The Commissioner may enter into agreements with federal, State, or local agencies to facilitate enforcement of this Article. The Commissioner may adopt rules to implement this Article.