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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-58-225 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-58-225
§ 58-58-225. Reporting requirements and privacy
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee shall file with the Commissioner on or before June 1 of each year an annual statement containing such information as the Commissioner prescribes by administrative rule.

(b) Except as otherwise allowed or required by law, a provider, broker, insurance company, insurance producer, information bureau, rating agency or company, or any other person with actual knowledge of an insured's identity shall not disclose that identity as an insured, or the insured's financial or medical information, to any other person unless the disclosure:

(1) Is necessary to effect a viatical settlement between the viator and a provider and the viator and insured have provided prior written consent to the disclosure;

(2) Is provided in response to an investigation or examination by the Commissioner or any other governmental officer or agency or pursuant to the requirements of G.S. 58-58-270 ;

(3) Is a term of or condition to the transfer of a policy by one provider to another provider;

(4) Is necessary to permit a financing entity, related provider trust, or special purpose entity to finance the purchase of policies by a provider and the viator and insured have provided prior written consent to the disclosure;

(5) Is necessary to allow the provider or broker or its authorized representatives to make contacts for the purpose of determining health status; or

(6) Is required to purchase stop-loss coverage.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 148-41 — NC Code / Chapter 148 / Section 148-41
§ 148-41. Recapture of escaping prisoners; reward
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction shall use every means possible to recapture, regardless of expense, any prisoners escaping from or leaving without permission any of the State prisons, camps, or farms. When any person who has been confined or placed to work escapes from the State prison system, the Secretary shall immediately notify the Governor, and accompany the notice with a full description of the escaped prisoner, together with such information as will aid in the recapture. The Governor may offer such rewards as he may deem desirable and necessary for the recapture and return to the State prison system of any person who may escape or who heretofore has escaped therefrom. Such reward earned shall be paid by warrant of the Division of Prisons of the Department of Adult Correction and accounted for as a part of the expense of maintaining the State's prisons.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-157 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-157
§ 160A-157. Interim department heads
Status: in_force

When the position of head of any department is vacant, the council may designate a qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of head of the department until the vacancy is filled.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-51-35 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-51-35
§ 58-51-35. Insurers and others to afford coverage to children with an intellectual or physical disability
Status: in_force

(a) No insurance company licensed in this State pursuant to the provisions of Articles 1 through 64 of this Chapter and no corporation governed by the provisions of Articles 65 and 66 of this Chapter shall refuse to issue or deliver any individual or group accident and health insurance policy or hospital or medical service plan policy in this State which it is currently issuing for delivery in this State and which affords benefits or coverage for minor children of the applicant, by reason of an intellectual or physical disability of any minor children of the applicant; nor shall any such policy issued and delivered in this State carry a higher premium rate or charge or restrict or exclude coverage or benefits by reason of the intellectual or physical disability. The policy, however, may exclude benefits, otherwise payable for disability, hospitalization, or medical or other therapeutic expense directly and solely attributable to the intellectual or physical disability.

(b) The Commissioner shall revoke the license of any insurer or any corporation governed by the provisions of Articles 65 and 66 of this Chapter if it fails to comply with the provisions of this section.

(c) The provisions of this section apply to corporations governed by the provisions of Articles 65 and 66 of this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-540 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-540
§ 15A-540. Surrender of a defendant by a surety; setting new conditions of release
Status: in_force

(a) Going Off the Bond Before Breach.--Before there has been a breach of the conditions of a bail bond, the surety may surrender the defendant as provided in G.S. 58-71-20 . Upon application by the surety after such surrender, the clerk must exonerate the surety from the bond.

(b) Surrender After Breach of Condition.--After there has been a breach of the conditions of a bail bond, a surety may surrender the defendant as provided in this subsection. A surety may arrest the defendant for the purpose of returning the defendant to the sheriff. After arresting a defendant, the surety may surrender the defendant to the sheriff of the county in which the defendant is bonded to appear or to the sheriff where the defendant was bonded. Alternatively, a surety may surrender a defendant who is already in the custody of any sheriff by appearing in person and informing the sheriff that the surety wishes to surrender the defendant. Before surrendering a defendant to a sheriff, the surety must provide the sheriff with a copy of the bail bond, forfeiture, or release order. Upon surrender of the defendant, the sheriff shall provide a receipt to the surety.

(c) New Conditions of Pretrial Release.--When a defendant is surrendered by a surety under subsection (b) of this section, the sheriff shall without unnecessary delay take the defendant before a judicial official, along with a copy of the undertaking received from the surety and a copy of the receipt provided to the surety. The judicial official shall then determine whether the defendant is again entitled to release and, if so, upon what conditions.

(d) A surety may utilize the services and assistance of any surety bondsman, professional bondsman, or runner licensed under G.S. 58-71-40 to effect the arrest or surrender of a defendant under subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-507-48 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-507-48
§ 1-507.48. Liens against after-acquired property
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided for by laws of this State, property that becomes receivership property after the time of appointment is subject to a lien to the same extent as it would have been in the absence of the receivership.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-7 — NC Code / Chapter 168A / Section 168A-7
§ 168A-7. Discrimination in public service
Status: in_force

(a) It is a discriminatory practice for a covered governmental entity to exclude a qualified person with a disability from participation in or deny the benefits of services, programs, or activities because of a disability or to refuse to provide reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services necessary for a known qualified person with a disability to use or benefit from existing public services operated by such entity; provided that the accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the entity involved. This subsection includes equivalent services provided via information technology.

(b) A covered governmental entity shall administer its services, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of persons with disabilities.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 19A-14 — NC Code / Chapter 19A / Section 19A-14
§ 19A-14. Enforcement of Article
Status: in_force

Law-enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission and all other peace officers are authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-510 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-510
§ 1-510. Defendant ordered to satisfy admitted sum
Status: in_force

When the answer of the defendant expressly, or by not denying, admits part of the plaintiff's claim to be just, the judge, on motion, may order the defendant to satisfy that part of the claim, and may enforce the order as it enforces a judgment or provisional remedy.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 17-16 — NC Code / Chapter 17 / Section 17-16
§ 17-16. Attachment for failure to obey
Status: in_force

If the person or officer on whom any writ of habeas corpus has been duly served refuses or neglects to obey the same, by producing the body of the party named or described therein, and by making a full and explicit return thereto, within the time required, and no sufficient excuse is shown for such refusal or neglect, it is the duty of the court or judge before whom the writ has been made returnable, upon due proof of the service thereof, forthwith to issue an attachment against such person or officer, directed to the sheriff of any county within this State, and commanding him forthwith to apprehend such person or officer and bring him immediately before such court or judge. On being so brought such person or officer shall be committed to close custody in the jail of the county where such court or judge may be, without being allowed the liberties thereof, until such person or officer make return to such writ and comply with any order that may be made by such court or judge in relation to the party for whose relief the writ has been issued.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 64-30 — NC Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64-30
§ 64-30. Actions to be taken; hearing
Status: in_force

If, after an investigation, the Commissioner determines that the complaint is not false or frivolous:

(1) If the alleged violation is of G.S. 64-26 :

a. The Commissioner shall hold a hearing to determine if a violation of G.S. 64-26 has occurred and, if appropriate, impose civil penalties in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

b. If, during the course of the hearing required by sub-subdivision a. of this subdivision of this section, the Commissioner concludes that there is a reasonable likelihood that an employee is an unauthorized alien, the Commissioner shall notify the following entities of the possible presence of an unauthorized alien:

1. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2. Local law enforcement agencies.

(2) If the alleged violation is of G.S. 143-133.3 , the Commissioner shall hold a hearing to determine if a violation of the applicable statute has occurred and, if appropriate, shall take action under G.S. 64-33.1 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44-68-16 — NC Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-68-16
§ 44-68.16. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

This Article shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Article among states enacting it.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-339-54 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-339-54
§ 1-339.54. Notice to judgment debtor of sale of real property
Status: in_force

In addition to complying with G.S. 1-339.52 , relating to posting and publishing the notice of sale, the sheriff shall, at least ten days before the sale of real property, take the following action:

(1) If the judgment debtor is found in the county, serve a copy of the notice of sale on the judgment debtor personally.

(2) If the judgment debtor is not found in the county, send and serve notice as follows:

a. Send a copy of the notice of sale by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the judgment debtor at the judgment debtor's last address known to the sheriff.

b. Serve a copy of the notice of sale on the judgment debtor's agent, if there is in the county a person known to the sheriff to be an agent who has custody or management of, or who exercises control over, any property in the county belonging to the judgment debtor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 127A-203 — NC Code / Chapter 127A / Section 127A-203
§ 127A-203. Penalties for denial
Status: in_force

If any employer, public or private, fails or refuses to comply with G.S. 127A-202 , the superior court for the district of the employer's place of business may, upon the filing of a motion, petition, or other appropriate pleading by the employee, require the employer to comply with G.S. 127A-202 and to compensate the employee for any loss of wages or benefits of employment suffered by reason of the employer's unlawful failure or refusal.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-426-38 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-426-38
§ 143B-426.38. Organization and operation of office
Status: in_force

(a) The State Controller may appoint a Chief Deputy State Controller. The salary of the Chief Deputy State Controller shall be set by the State Controller.

(b) The State Controller may appoint all employees necessary to carry out his powers and duties. These employees shall be subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act.

(c) All employees of the office shall be under the supervision, direction, and control of the State Controller. Except as otherwise provided by this Part, the State Controller may assign any function vested in him or his office to any subordinate officer or employee of the office.

(d) The State Controller may, subject to the provisions of G.S. 147-64.7(b)(2) , obtain the services of independent public accountants, qualified management consultants, and other professional persons or experts to carry out his powers and duties.

(e) The State Controller shall have legal custody of all books, papers, documents, and other records of the office.

(f) The State Controller shall be responsible for the preparation of and the presentation of the office budget request, including all funds requested and all receipts expected for all elements of the budget.

(g) The State Controller may adopt regulations for the administration of the office, the conduct of employees of the office, the distribution and performance of business, the performance of the functions assigned to the State Controller and the office of the State Controller, and the custody, use, and preservation of the records, documents, and property pertaining to the business of the office.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-91 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-91
§ 62-91. Appeal docketed; title on appeal; priorities on appeal
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by the rules of appellate procedure, the cause on appeal from the Utilities Commission shall be entitled “State of North Carolina ex rel. Utilities Commission (here add any additional parties in support of the Commission Order and their capacity before the Commission), Appellee(s) v. (here insert name of appellant and his capacity before the Commission), Appellant.” Appeals from the Utilities Commission pending in the superior courts on September 30, 1967, shall remain on the civil issue docket of such superior court and shall have priority over other civil actions.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131A-36 — NC Code / Chapter 131A / Section 131A-36
§ 131A-36. Annual reports on the Rural Health Care Stabilization Fund
Status: in_force

(a) Requirement.--UNC Health Care shall publish a report each year on the Rural Health Care Stabilization Fund. The report shall be published by November 1 of each year and cover the preceding fiscal year. UNC Health Care shall make the report available to the public and shall give a copy of the report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and the Fiscal Research Division.

(b) Content.--The report required by this section shall contain the following information concerning the Fund:

(1) The beginning and ending balance of the Fund for the fiscal year.

(2) The amount of revenue credited to the Fund during the fiscal year, by source.

(3) The total amount of loans awarded from the Fund.

(4) For each loan awarded, the recipient of the award, the amount of the award, the amount of the award that was disbursed, and the amount of the award remaining to be disbursed in a subsequent fiscal year, if applicable.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 78D-31 — NC Code / Chapter 78D / Section 78D-31
§ 78D-31. Judicial review of orders
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by a final order of the Administrator may obtain a review of the order in the Superior Court of Wake County by filing in court, within 30 days after a written copy of the decision is served upon the person by personal service or by registered or certified mail, a written petition praying that the order be modified or set aside in whole or in part. A copy of the petition shall be forthwith served upon the Administrator, and thereupon the Administrator shall certify and file in court a copy of the filing and evidence upon which the order was entered. When these have been filed, the court has exclusive jurisdiction to affirm, modify, enforce, or set aside the order, in whole or in part. The findings of the Administrator as to the facts, if supported by competent, material and substantial evidence, are conclusive. If either party applies to the court for leave to adduce additional material evidence, and shows to the satisfaction of the court that there were reasonable grounds for failure to adduce the evidence in the hearing before the Administrator, the court may order the additional evidence to be taken before the Administrator and to be adduced upon the hearing in such manner and upon such conditions as the court considers proper. The Administrator may modify his findings and order by reason of the additional evidence and shall file in court the additional evidence together with any modified or new findings or order. The judgment of the court is final, subject to review by the Court of Appeals.

(b) The commencement of proceedings under subsection (a) does not, unless specifically ordered by the court, operate as a stay of the Administrator's order.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215-58 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-215-58
§ 143-215.58. Violations and penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any willful violation of this Part or of any ordinance adopted (or of the provisions of any permit issued) under the authority of this Part shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.

(a1) A local government may use all of the remedies available for the enforcement of ordinances under Chapters 153A, 160A, and 160D of the General Statutes to enforce an ordinance adopted pursuant to this Part.

(b) Failure to remove any artificial obstruction or enlargement or replacement thereof, that violates this Part or any ordinance adopted (or the provision of any permit issued) under the authority of this Part, shall constitute a separate violation of this Part for each day that the failure continues after written notice from the county board of commissioners or governing board of a city.

(c) In addition to or in lieu of other remedies, the county board of commissioners or governing board of a city may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to restrain or prevent any violation of this Part or of any ordinance adopted (or of the provisions of any permit issued) under the authority of this Part, or to require any person, firm or corporation that has committed a violation to remove a violating obstruction or restore the conditions existing before the placement of the obstruction.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-686 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-686
§ 160A-686. Rates, fees, charges, routes, and schedules
Status: in_force

(a) Notice.--The Board of Trustees must give at least 30 days' public notice of any change to rates, fees, charges, routes, or schedules, except as necessitated by an emergency situation. The Board of Trustees must report any change to rates, fees, charges, routes, or schedules to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.

(b) Regulation.--Notwithstanding G.S. 62-3(23) a.3. and 4., the North Carolina Utilities Commission shall not have jurisdiction over the provision of ferry transportation service within the Authority's service area.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-89-196 — NC Code / Chapter 136 / Section 136-89-196
§ 136-89.196. Removal of tolls
Status: in_force

The Authority shall, upon fulfillment of and subject to any restrictions included in the agreements entered into by the Authority in connection with the issuance of the Authority's revenue bonds, remove tolls from a Turnpike Project.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-238 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-238
§ 153A-238. Public road defined for counties
Status: reserved

(a) In this Article “public road” or “road” means any road, street, highway, thoroughfare, or other way of passage that has been irrevocably dedicated to the public or in which the public has acquired rights by prescription, without regard to whether it is open for travel, except that in G.S. 153A-239.1 , the word “road” means both private roads and public roads.

(b) Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 62, § 1, eff. May 24, 1993 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25C-3 — NC Code / Chapter 25C / Section 25C-3
§ 25C-3. Status of works of fine art subsequently purchased by art dealer for his own account
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the subsequent purchase of a work of fine art by the art dealer directly or indirectly for the art dealer's own account, a work of fine art that is bailment property when initially accepted by the art dealer remains bailment property until the purchase price minus the agreed upon commission, is paid in full to the artist.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-549-67 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-549-67
§ 106-549.67. Superior court jurisdiction; proceedings in name of State
Status: in_force

The superior court is vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain violations of this Article, and shall have jurisdiction in all other kinds of cases arising under this Article. All proceedings for the enforcement or to restrain violations of this Article shall be by and in the name of this State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-250 — NC Code / Chapter 95 / Section 95-250
§ 95-250. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following definitions shall apply in this Article:

(1) “Experience rate modifier” means the numerical modification applied by the Rate Bureau to an experience rating for use in determining workers' compensation premiums.

(2) “Worksite” means a single physical location where business is conducted or where operations are performed by employees of an employer.

The definitions of Article 16 of this Chapter shall also apply to this Article, except that “employee” for the purposes of G.S. 95-252(a) , 95-252(c)(1) b., 95-255, and 95-256 means an employee employed for some portion of a working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year.