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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-450 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-450
§ 143-450. Employees of pesticide dealers; dealer's responsibility
Status: in_force

(a) Every licensed pesticide dealer shall submit to the Board, at such times as the Board or the Commissioner may prescribe, the names of all persons employed by him who sell or recommend “restricted use pesticides.”

(b) Each pesticide dealer shall be responsible for the actions of every person who acts as his employee or agent in the solicitation or sale of pesticides, and in all claims and recommendations for use or application of pesticides.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-204-8 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-204-8
§ 143-204.8. Allotments to outdoor historical dramas
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the application of an outdoor historical drama corporation or trust, approved by the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Governor and the Council of State may order an allotment from the Contingency and Emergency Fund of the State not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) a year to that outdoor historical drama corporation or trust to aid in the production of an outdoor historical drama if the provisions of subsection (b) of this section are met.

(b) An allotment shall only be made under this section upon evidence submitted to the Governor and Council of State by the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources that during the immediately preceding season of production, the drama was operated at a deficit because of inclement weather or other circumstances beyond the control of the corporation or trust and that contributions or gifts made to the corporation or trust are deductible for income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) For purposes of this section, an “outdoor historical drama corporation or trust,” means only the following corporations or trusts presenting outdoor historical dramas:

Corporation or Trust

Outdoor Historical Drama

Cherokee Historical Association, Incorporated

“Unto These Hills”

The Committee for an Outdoor Drama at Bath, Incorporated

“Blackbeard--The Knight of the Black Flag”

The Duplin Outdoor Drama Society, Incorporated

“The Liberty Cart: A Duplin Story”

Eastern Stage, Inc.

“First for Freedom”

The Moore County Historical Association, Incorporated

“The House in the Horseshoe”

The Outdoor Theatre Fund Charitable Trust

“From This Day Forward”

“Revolution!”, Incorporated

“Revolution!”

Roanoke Island Historical Association, Incorporated

“The Lost Colony”

Robeson Historical Drama, Incorporated

“Strike at the Wind”

Snow Camp Historical Drama Society, Incorporated

“Sword of Peace”

Southern Appalachian Historical Association, Incorporated

“Horn in the West”

The Waxhaws Historical Festival and Drama Association

“Listen and Remember”

The above listing of dramas is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed to limit the eligibility of the specified outdoor historical drama corporation or trust to receive allotments under this section.

(d) An outdoor historical drama corporation or trust which has applied for or received an allotment under this section shall permit the State Auditor to inspect and audit its financial records.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-145-7 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-145-7
§ 108A-145.7. Assessment appeals
Status: in_force

A hospital may appeal a determination of the assessment amount owed through a reconsideration review. The pendency of an appeal does not relieve a hospital from its obligation to pay an assessment amount when due.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25A-16 — NC Code / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-16
§ 25A-16. Transfer of equity
Status: in_force

If a buyer voluntarily transfers his rights in collateral pursuant to applicable law and the seller agrees, the seller may impose a transfer fee not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the unpaid balance of the debt or thirty-five dollars ($35.00), whichever is less.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-54 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-54
§ 163-54. Registration a prerequisite to voting
Status: in_force

Only such persons as are legally registered shall be entitled to vote in any primary or election held under this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-46-55 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-46-55
§ 58-46-55. Rates, rating plans, rating rules, and forms applicable
Status: in_force

The rates, rating plans, rating rules, and forms applicable to the insurance written by the association shall be in accordance with the most recent manual rates or adjusted loss costs and forms that are legally in effect in this State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-214-12 — NC Code / Chapter 131E / Section 131E-214-12
§ 131E-214.12. Purpose; Department to publish price information
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of this Article to improve transparency in health care costs by providing information to the public on the costs of the most frequently reported diagnostic related groups (DRGs) for hospital inpatient care and the most common surgical procedures and imaging procedures provided in hospital outpatient settings and ambulatory surgical facilities.

(b) The Department of Health and Human Services shall make available to the public on its internet Web site the most current price information it receives from hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities pursuant to G.S. 131E-214.13 . The Department shall provide this information in a manner that is easily understood by the public and meets the following minimum requirements:

(1) Information for each hospital shall be listed separately and hospitals shall be listed in groups by category as determined by the North Carolina Medical Care Commission in rules adopted pursuant to G.S. 131E-214.13 .

(2) Information for each hospital outpatient department and each ambulatory surgical facility shall be listed separately.

(c) Any data disclosed to the Department by a hospital or ambulatory surgical facility pursuant to the Health Care Cost Reduction and Transparency Act of 2013 shall be and will remain the sole property of the facility that submitted the data. Any data or product derived from the data disclosed pursuant to this act, including a consolidation or analysis of the data, shall be and will remain the sole property of the State. The Department shall not allow proprietary information it receives pursuant to this act to be used by any person or entity for commercial purposes.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18B-1214 — NC Code / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-1214
§ 18B-1214. Prohibited practices enumerated
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this Article for any winery, directly or indirectly, to engage in any of the following practices:

(1) To restrict the sale of any equity or indebtedness or the transfer of any securities of any wholesaler or in any way prevent or attempt to prevent the transfer, sale, or issuance of shares of stock or indebtedness to employees, personnel of the wholesaler, or heirs of the principal owner, as long as basic financial requirements of the winery are complied with and the sale, transfer, or issuance does not have the effect of accomplishing a sale of the wholesaler;

(2) To impose unreasonable standards of performance upon a wholesaler;

(3) To prohibit directly or indirectly the right of free association among wholesalers for any lawful purpose.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-3 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-3
§ 153A-3. Effect of Chapter on local acts
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, nothing in this Chapter repeals or amends a local act in effect as of January 1, 1974, or any portion of such an act, unless this Chapter or a subsequent enactment of the General Assembly clearly shows a legislative intent to repeal or supersede that local act.

(b) If this Chapter and a local act each provide a procedure that contains every action necessary for the performance or execution of a power, right, duty, function, privilege, or immunity, the two procedures may be used in the alternative, and a county may follow either one.

(c) If this Chapter and a local act each provide a procedure for the performance or execution of a power, right, duty, function, privilege, or immunity, but the local act procedure does not contain every action necessary for the performance or execution, the two procedures may be used in the alternative, and a county may follow either one; but the local act procedure shall be supplemented as necessary by this Chapter's procedure. If a local act procedure is being supplemented in such a manner, and there is a conflict or inconsistency between the local act procedure and this Chapter's procedure, the local act procedure shall be followed.

(d) If a power, right, duty, function, privilege, or immunity is conferred on counties by this Chapter, and a local act enacted earlier than this Chapter omits or expressly denies or limits the same power, right, duty, function, privilege, or immunity, this Chapter supersedes the local act.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 47A-36 — NC Code / Chapter 47A / Section 47A-36
§ 47A-36. Time to vacate; right of first refusal to purchase
Status: in_force

(a) A declarant of a condominium containing conversion buildings, and any person in the business of selling real estate for his own account who intends to offer units in such a condominium, shall provide each of the residential tenants and any residential subtenant in possession of a portion of a conversion building notice of the conversion as well as an offering statement as provided in G.S. 47A-35 no later than 90 days before the tenant or subtenant are required to vacate. The notice shall set forth generally the rights of tenants and subtenants under this section and section (b) of G.S. 47A-36 . This notice shall be hand-delivered to the unit or mailed by prepaid United States mail to the tenant and subtenant at the address of the unit or any other mailing address provided by a tenant. No tenant or subtenant may be required to vacate upon less than 90 days' notice, except by reason of nonpayment of rent, waste, conduct that disturbs other tenants' peaceful enjoyment of the premises or breach of lease giving rise to the right of repossession of the unit by the declarant, and the terms of the tenancy may not be altered during that period. Failure to give notice as required by this section is a defense to an action for possession.

(b) For 30 days after the delivery of the notice described in subsection (a), the person required to give the notice shall offer to convey each unit or proposed unit occupied for residential use to the tenant who leases that unit. The tenant can accept an offer under this section by entering into an agreement to purchase within the 30-day period. The tenant shall be allowed a 30-day period after acceptance in which to complete a purchase transaction. This subsection does not apply to any unit in a conversion building if that unit will be restricted exclusively to nonresidential use or the boundaries of the converted unit do not substantially conform to the dimensions of the residential unit before conversion.

(c) If a declarant, in violation of subsection (b), conveys a unit to a purchaser, recordation of the deed conveying the unit extinguishes any right a tenant may have under subsection (b) to purchase that unit, but does not affect any other right of a tenant.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135-254 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-135-254
§ 143B-135.254. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Part, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “ Articles of dedication ” means the writing by which any estate, interest, or right in a natural area is formally dedicated as a nature preserve as authorized in G.S. 143B-135.260 .

(2) “ Dedicate ” means to transfer to the State an estate, interest, or right in a natural area in any manner authorized in G.S. 143B-135.260 .

(3) “ Natural area ” means an area of land, water, or both land and water, whether publicly or privately owned, that (i) retains or has reestablished its natural character, (ii) provides habitat for rare or endangered species of plants or animals, (iii) or has biotic, geological, scenic, or paleontological features of scientific or educational value.

(4) “ Nature preserve ” means a natural area that has been dedicated pursuant to G.S. 143B-135.260 .

(5) “ Owner ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, or association, and all governmental units except the State, its departments, agencies or institutions.

(6) “ Registration ” means an agreement between the Secretary and the owner of a natural area to protect and manage the natural area for its specified natural heritage resource values.

(7) “ Secretary ” means the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-458 — NC Code / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-458
§ 7A-458. Counsel fees
Status: in_force

The fee to which an attorney who represents an indigent person is entitled shall be fixed in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Fees shall be based on the factors normally considered in fixing attorneys' fees, such as the nature of the case, and the time, effort and responsibility involved. Fees shall not be set or ordered at rates higher than those established by the rules adopted under this section without the approval of the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Even if the trial, appeal, hearing or other proceeding is never held, preparation therefor is nevertheless compensable and, in capital cases and other extraordinary cases pending in superior court, a fee for services rendered and payment for expenses incurred may be allowed pending final determination of the case.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-25-4 — NC Code / Chapter 97 / Section 97-25-4
§ 97-25.4. Utilization guidelines for medical treatment
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may adopt utilization rules and guidelines, consistent with this Article, for medical care and medical rehabilitation services, other than those services provided by managed care organizations pursuant to G.S. 97-25.2 , including, but not limited to, necessary palliative care, physical therapy treatment, psychological therapy, chiropractic services, medical rehabilitation services, and attendant care. The Commission's rules and guidelines shall ensure that injured employees are provided the services and care intended by this Article and that medical costs are adequately contained. In developing the rules and guidelines, the Commission may consider, among other factors, the practice guidelines adopted by the boards and associations representing medical and rehabilitation professionals.

(b) Palliative care rules or guidelines adopted by the Commission may require that the provider (i) supply to the employer a treatment plan, including a schedule of measurable objectives, a projected termination date for treatment, and an estimated cost of services, and (ii) obtain preauthorization from the employer, not inconsistent with the provisions of G.S. 97-25.3 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53-186 — NC Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53-186
§ 53-186. Commissioner to issue subpoenas, conduct hearings, give publicity to investigations, etc.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Banks shall have the power and duty to issue subpoenas including subpoenas duces tecum, and compel attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, conduct hearings and transcribe testimony in making the investigations and conducting the hearings provided for herein or in the other discharge of his duties, and to give such publicity to his investigations and findings as he may deem best for the public interest.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 147-42 — NC Code / Chapter 147 / Section 147-42
§ 147-42. Binding original statutes, resolutions, and documents
Status: in_force

The original statutes and joint resolutions passed at each session of the General Assembly the Secretary of State shall immediately thereafter cause to be bound in volumes of convenient size. Each such volume shall be lettered on the back with its title and the date of its session.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 19-1 — NC Code / Chapter 19 / Section 19-1
§ 19-1. What are nuisances under this Chapter
Status: in_force

(a) The erection, establishment, continuance, maintenance, use, ownership or leasing of any building or place for the purpose of assignation, prostitution, gambling, illegal possession or sale of alcoholic beverages, illegal possession or sale of controlled substances as defined in the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act, or illegal possession or sale of obscene or lewd matter, as defined in this Chapter, shall constitute a nuisance. The activity sought to be abated need not be the sole purpose of the building or place in order for it to constitute a nuisance under this Chapter.

(b) The erection, establishment, continuance, maintenance, use, ownership or leasing of any building or place wherein or whereon are carried on, conducted, or permitted repeated acts which create and constitute a breach of the peace shall constitute a nuisance.

(b1) The erection, establishment, continuance, maintenance, use, ownership or leasing of any building or place wherein or whereon are carried on, conducted, or permitted repeated activities or conditions which violate a local ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses so as to contribute to adverse secondary impacts shall constitute a nuisance.

(b2) The erection, establishment, continuance, maintenance, use, ownership, or leasing of any building or place for the purpose of carrying on, conducting, or engaging in any activities in violation of G.S. 14-72.7 .

(c) The building, place, vehicle, or the ground itself, in or upon which a nuisance as defined in subsection (a), (b), or (b1) of this section is carried on, and the furniture, fixtures, and contents, are also declared a nuisance, and shall be enjoined and abated as hereinafter provided.

(d) No nuisance action under this Article may be brought against a place or business which is subject to regulation under Chapter 18B of the General Statutes when the basis for the action constitutes a violation of laws or regulations under that Chapter pertaining to the possession or sale of alcoholic beverages.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131F-22 — NC Code / Chapter 131F / Section 131F-22
§ 131F-22. Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter and in addition to any administrative or civil penalties, any person who willfully and knowingly violates a provision of this Chapter commits a Class 1 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-131 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-131
§ 20-131. Requirements as to headlamps and auxiliary driving lamps
Status: in_force

(a) The headlamps of motor vehicles shall be so constructed, arranged, and adjusted that, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, they will at all times mentioned in G.S. 20-129 , and under normal atmospheric conditions and on a level road, produce a driving light sufficient to render clearly discernible a person 200 feet ahead, but any person operating a motor vehicle upon the highways, when meeting another vehicle, shall so control the lights of the vehicle operated by him by shifting, depressing, deflecting, tilting, or dimming the headlight beams in such manner as shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons within a distance of 500 feet in front of such headlamp. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, registered in this State after January 1, 1956, which has multiple-beam road-lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the headlamps is in use, and shall not otherwise be lighted. Said indicator shall be so designed and located that when lighted it will be readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped. For purposes of this section, the term “motorcycle” shall not include autocycles. Autocycles shall be subject to the requirements under this section for motor vehicles.

(b) Headlamps shall be deemed to comply with the foregoing provisions prohibiting glaring and dazzling lights if none of the main bright portion of the headlamp beams rises above a horizontal plane passing through the lamp centers parallel to the level road upon which the loaded vehicle stands, and in no case higher than 42 inches, 75 feet ahead of the vehicle.

(c) Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated upon a highway, or portion thereof, which is sufficiently lighted to reveal a person on the highway at a distance of 200 feet ahead of the vehicle, it shall be permissible to dim the headlamps or to tilt the beams downward or to substitute therefor the light from an auxiliary driving lamp or pair of such lamps, subject to the restrictions as to tilted beams and auxiliary driving lamps set forth in this section.

(d) Whenever a motor vehicle meets another vehicle on any highway it shall be permissible to tilt the beams of the headlamps downward or to substitute therefor the light from an auxiliary driving lamp or pair of such lamps subject to the requirement that the tilted headlamps or auxiliary lamp or lamps shall give sufficient illumination under normal atmospheric conditions and on a level road to render clearly discernible a person 75 feet ahead, but shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons in front of the vehicle: Provided, that at all times required in G.S. 20-129 at least two lights shall be displayed on the front of and on opposite sides of every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, road roller, road machinery, or farm tractor.

(e) No city or town shall enact an ordinance in conflict with this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135-108 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-135-108
§ 143B-135.108. Trails within parks; conflict of laws; State trails on property of others
Status: in_force

Any component of the System that is or shall become a part of any State park, recreation area, wildlife management area, or similar area shall be subject to the provisions of this Part as well as any other laws under which the other areas are administered, and in the case of conflict between the provisions the more restrictive provisions shall apply. On segments of any State trail that cross property controlled by agencies or owners other than the Department's Division of Parks and Recreation, the laws, rules, and policies of those agencies or owners shall govern the use of the property.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-71-20 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-71-20
§ 58-71-20. Surrender of defendant by surety; when premium need not be returned
Status: in_force

At any time before there has been a breach of the undertaking in any type of bail or fine and cash bond 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; in such case the full premium shall be returned within 72 hours after the surrender. The defendant may be surrendered without the return of premium for the bond if the defendant does any of the following:

(1) Willfully fails to pay the premium to the surety or willfully fails to make a premium payment under the agreement specified in G.S. 58-71-167 .

(2) Changes his or her address without notifying the surety before the address change.

(3) Physically hides from the surety.

(4) Leaves the State without the permission of the surety.

(5) Violates any order of the court.

(6) Fails to disclose information or provides false information regarding any failure to appear in court, any previous felony convictions within the past 10 years, or any charges pending in any State or federal court.

(7) Knowingly provides the surety with incorrect personal identification, or uses a false name or alias.