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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53C-2-3 — NC Code / Chapter 53C / Section 53C-2-3
§ 53C-2-3. The Office of the Commissioner of Banks
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall be assisted in the performance of the duties of office by (i) one or more deputy commissioners and (ii) examiners, investigators, counsel, and other employees under the supervision of the Commissioner, all of whom, together with the Commissioner, shall comprise the “Office of the Commissioner of Banks.” In addition, the work of the OCOB may be conducted by employees of other agencies of government and by agents and independent contractors of the OCOB. The Commissioner may appoint or remove at his or her discretion any deputy commissioner.

(b) The Commissioner shall appoint, with the approval of the Governor, and may remove at the Commissioner's discretion, a chief deputy commissioner. The chief deputy commissioner may perform such duties and exercise such powers of the Commissioner as the Commissioner may direct. In the event of the absence, death, resignation, disability, or disqualification of the Commissioner, or in case the office of Commissioner otherwise becomes vacant, the chief deputy commissioner shall perform the duties and exercise all the powers vested in the Commissioner until the Governor appoints an acting Commissioner.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the OCOB and its employees are exempt from the classification and compensation rules established by the State Human Resources Commission pursuant to G.S. 126-4(1) through (4) ; G.S. 126-4(5) only as it applies to hours and days of work, vacation, and sick leave; G.S. 126-4(6) only as it applies to promotion and transfer; G.S. 126-4(10) only as it applies to the prohibition of the establishment of incentive pay programs; and Article 2 of Chapter 126 of the General Statutes , except for G.S. 126-7.1 . The salary of the Commissioner shall be fixed by the General Assembly.

(d) The Attorney General shall assign an attorney from the Department of Justice to work full time with the Commission. The attorney shall be subject to all provisions of Chapter 126 of the General Statutes relating to the State Human Resources system. The Commission shall fully reimburse the Department of Justice for the compensation, secretarial support, equipment, supplies, records, and other property to support the attorney.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-2-205 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2-205
§ 25-2-205. Firm offers
Status: in_force

An offer by a merchant to buy or sell goods in a signed writing which by its terms gives assurance that it will be held open is not revocable, for lack of consideration, during the time stated or if no time is stated for a reasonable time, but in no event may such period of irrevocability exceed three months; but any such term of assurance on a form supplied by the offeree must be separately signed by the offeror.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-460 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-460
§ 130A-460. Report to Department of Labor
Status: in_force

(a) Each report to the Department pursuant to the Article shall be evaluated for its potential indication of an exposure to a health hazard. If an on-site visit is deemed necessary, a copy of the report for work sites for which the Department of Labor has jurisdiction for the enforcement of occupational health laws shall be forwarded to the Department of Labor. The Department of Labor and the Department may exchange information regarding specific workplaces and conditions and such information shall retain the same confidentiality provided by the originating agency.

(b) If the Department of Labor determines that an on-site visit is necessary for enforcement purposes, the Department of Labor shall inform the Department within 30 days of the receipt of the report, and a representative of the Department may participate in the visit. The Department shall not contact or otherwise notify any employer of a pending investigation prior to the determination by the Department of Labor regarding the necessity of an on-site visit and shall not give advance notice of a visit if one is necessary.

(c) Subsection (b) shall not apply to inspections conducted for the Industrial Commission pursuant to G.S. 97-76 and shall not affect the allocation of responsibilities set forth in G.S. 74-24.4(c) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 36E-5 — NC Code / Chapter 36E / Section 36E-5
§ 36E-5. Delegation of management and investment functions
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to any specific limitation set forth in a gift instrument or in law other than this Chapter, an institution may delegate to an external agent the management and investment of an institutional fund to the extent that an institution could prudently delegate under the circumstances. An institution shall act in good faith, with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances, in:

(1) Selecting an agent;

(2) Establishing the scope and terms of the delegation, consistent with the purposes of the institution and the institutional fund; and

(3) Periodically reviewing the agent's actions in order to monitor the agent's performance and compliance with the scope and terms of the delegation.

(b) In performing a delegated function, an agent owes a duty to the institution to exercise reasonable care to comply with the scope and terms of the delegation.

(c) An institution that complies with subsection (a) of this section is not liable for the decisions or actions of an agent to which the function was delegated.

(d) By accepting delegation of a management or investment function from an institution that is subject to the laws of this State, an agent submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State in all proceedings arising from or related to the delegation or the performance of the delegated function.

(e) An institution may delegate management and investment functions to its committees, officers, or employees as authorized by law of this State other than this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-29-15 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-29-15
§ 58-29-15. Action by Commissioner under Unfair Trade Practice Act
Status: in_force

If after 30 days following the giving of the notice mentioned in G.S. 58-29-10 such insurer has failed to cease making, issuing, or circulating such false misrepresentations or causing the same to be made, issued or circulated in this State, and if the Commissioner has reason to believe that a proceeding by him in respect to such matters would be to the interest of the public, and that such insurer is issuing or delivering contracts of insurance to residents of this State or collecting premiums on such contracts or doing any of the acts enumerated in G.S. 58-29-20 , he shall take action against such insurer under the Unfair Trade Practice Act.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-2-504 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2-504
§ 25-2-504. Shipment by seller
Status: in_force

Where the seller is required or authorized to send the goods to the buyer and the contract does not require him to deliver them at a particular destination, then unless otherwise agreed he must

(a) put the goods in the possession of such a carrier and make such a contract for their transportation as may be reasonable having regard to the nature of the goods and other circumstances of the case; and

(b) obtain and promptly deliver or tender in due form any document necessary to enable the buyer to obtain possession of the goods or otherwise required by the agreement or by usage of trade; and

(c) promptly notify the buyer of the shipment.

Failure to notify the buyer under paragraph (c) or to make a proper contract under paragraph (a) is a ground for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54B-243 — NC Code / Chapter 54B / Section 54B-243
§ 54B-243. Reserve for losses
Status: in_force

A mutual deposit guaranty association shall maintain at all times an amount of funds equal to no less than one percent (1%) of its insured liability to cover losses of its members. These funds may include cash, investments, and reinsurance.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53C-9-405 — NC Code / Chapter 53C / Section 53C-9-405
§ 53C-9-405. Appointment of substitute trustee where no objection made
Status: in_force

If, upon the day fixed in the notice, no person appears and objects to the appointment of a substitute trustee, the clerk of superior court shall, upon such terms as he or she deems advisable to the best interest of all parties, appoint a competent person authorized to act as substitute trustee, who shall be vested with and shall exercise all the powers conferred upon the trustee named in the instrument.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 47-18-2 — NC Code / Chapter 47 / Section 47-18-2
§ 47-18.2. Registration of Inheritance and Estate Tax Waiver
Status: in_force

An Inheritance and Estate Tax Waiver or other consent to transfer issued by the Secretary of Revenue bearing the signature of the Secretary of Revenue or the official facsimile signature of the Secretary of Revenue may be registered by the Register of Deeds in the county or counties where the real estate described in the Inheritance and Estate Tax Waiver or consent to transfer is located in the same manner as deeds, and for the same fees, but no formalities as to acknowledgement, probate, or approval by an officer shall be required. The name of the decedent owning the real property at death shall appear in the “Grantor” index. Nothing herein shall require a personal representative or other person interested in the decedent's estate to register Inheritance and Estate Tax Waivers or consents to transfer.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 146-30-2 — NC Code / Chapter 146 / Section 146-30-2
§ 146-30.2. Calculation of net proceeds from the sale of State-owned real property located outside the State Capitol area
Status: in_force

(a) Limitation.--Notwithstanding G.S. 146-30 or any other provision of law, net proceeds from the sale of State-owned real property that is located outside of the State Capitol area shall be calculated in accordance with this section.

(b) State Capitol Area.--For the purposes of this section, the term “ State Capitol area ” shall mean that area of land located in the City of Raleigh and situated within the following boundaries:

(1) Peace Street on the north.

(2) Capital Blvd./Dawson Street on the west.

(3) Morgan Street on the south.

(4) Person Street on the east.

(c) Calculation of Net Proceeds.--For the purposes of this section, the term “ net proceeds ” means the gross amount received from the sale of State-owned real property located outside of the State Capitol area, less the following:

(1) Any expenses incurred incident to that sale as may be allowed under rules and regulations adopted by the Governor and approved by the Council of State.

(2) A service charge to be paid into the State Land Fund, unless such service charge is prohibited by G.S. 146-30 .

(3) An amount equal to twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the gross amount received to be paid into the Clean Water Management Trust Fund established under G.S. 143B-135.234(a) .

(4) An amount equal to twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the gross amount received to be paid into the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund established under G.S. 143B-135.56(a) .

(d) Application of Proceeds.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, net proceeds shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 146-30 .

(e) Exception.--This section shall not apply to proceeds derived from the sale of land or property originally purchased with, under the supervision and control of, or maintained with funds from the State Highway Fund, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Wildlife Resources Commission, or proceeds derived from the disposition of residue property pursuant to G.S. 136-19.7 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-192 — NC Code / Chapter 15 / Section 15-192
§ 15-192. Certificate filed with clerk
Status: in_force

The warden, together with the licensed physician who was present on the premises to pronounce death as required by G.S. 15-190 , shall certify the fact of the execution of the condemned person, convict or felon to the clerk of the superior court in which the sentence was pronounced, and the clerk shall file the certificate with the record of the case and enter the same upon the records thereof.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-184 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-184
§ 130A-184. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following definitions apply in this Part:

(1) Animal Control Officer.--A city or county employee whose responsibility includes animal control. The term “ Animal Control Officer ” also includes agents of a private organization that is operating an animal shelter under contract with a city or county whenever those agents are performing animal control functions at the shelter.

(2) Cat.--A domestic feline of the genus and species Felis catus.

(3) Certified rabies vaccinator.--A person appointed and certified to administer rabies vaccine to animals in accordance with this Part.

(4) Dog.--A domestic canine of the genus, species, and subspecies Canis lupus familiaris.

(4a) Feral.--An animal that is not socialized.

(4b) Ferret.--A domestic mammal of the genus, species, and subspecies Mustela putorius furo.

(5) Rabies vaccine.--An animal rabies vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved for use in this State by the Commission.

(6) State Public Heath Veterinarian.--A person appointed by the Secretary to direct the State public health veterinary program.

(6a) Stray.--An animal that meets both of the following conditions:

a. Is beyond the limits of confinement or lost.

b. Is not wearing any tags, microchips, tattoos, or other methods of identification.

(7) Vaccination.--The administration of rabies vaccine by a person authorized to administer it under G.S. 130A-185 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-849 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-849
§ 143B-849. Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

County Councils shall meet at least six times per year, or more often if a meeting is called by the chair.

A majority of members constitutes a quorum.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1448 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-1448
§ 15A-1448. Procedures for taking appeal
Status: reserved

(a) Time for Entry of Appeal; Jurisdiction over the Case.--

(1) A case remains open for the taking of an appeal to the appellate division for the period provided in the rules of appellate procedure for giving notice of appeal.

(2) When a motion for appropriate relief is made under G.S. 15A-1414 or G.S. 15A-1416(a) , the case remains open for the taking of an appeal until the court has ruled on the motion. The time for taking an appeal as provided in subsection (b) shall begin to run immediately upon the entry of an order under G.S. 15A-1420(c)(7) , and the case shall remain open for the taking of an appeal until the expiration of that time.

(3) The jurisdiction of the trial court with regard to the case is divested, except as to actions authorized by G.S. 15A-1453 , when notice of appeal has been given and the period described in (1) and (2) has expired.

(4) Repealed by Laws 1987, c. 624.

(5) The right to appeal is not waived by withdrawal of an appeal if the appeal is reentered within the time specified in (1) and (2).

(6) The right to appeal is not waived by compliance with all or a portion of the judgment imposed. If the defendant appeals, the court may enter appropriate orders remitting any fines or costs which have been paid. The court may delay the remission pending the determination of the appeal.

(b) How and When Appeal of Right Taken.--Notice of appeal shall be given within the time, in the manner and with the effect provided in the rules of appellate procedure.

(c) Certiorari.--Petitions for writs of certiorari are governed by rules of the appellate division.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-109 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-109
§ 130A-109. Birth certificate as evidence
Status: in_force

Certified copies of birth certificates shall be accepted by public school authorities in this State as prima facie evidence of the age of children registering for school attendance, and no other proof shall be required. In addition, certified copies of birth certificates shall be required by all factory inspectors and employers of youthful labor, as prima facie proof of age, and no other proof shall be required. However, when it is not possible to secure a certified copy of a birth certificate, factory inspectors and employers may accept as secondary proof of age any competent evidence by which the age of persons is usually established. School authorities may accept only competent and verifiable evidence as secondary proof of age, specifically including but not limited to: (i) a certified copy of any medical record of the child's birth issued by the treating physician or the hospital in which the child was born, or (ii) a certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a church, mosque, temple, or other religious institution that maintains birth records of its members.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-176 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-176
§ 153A-176. Disposition of property
Status: in_force

A county may dispose of any real or personal property belonging to it according to the procedures prescribed in Chapter 160A, Article 12. For purposes of this section references in Chapter 160A, Article 12, to the “city,” the “council,” or a specific city official are deemed to refer, respectively, to the county, the board of commissioners, and the county official who most nearly performs the same duties performed by the specified city official. For purposes of this section, references in G.S. 160A-266(c) to “one or more city officials” are deemed to refer to one or more county officials designated by the board of county commissioners.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-584 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-584
§ 106-584. Maximum use of existing research facilities
Status: in_force

In effectuating the purposes of this Article, maximum use may be made of existing research facilities owned or controlled by the State of North Carolina or by the federal government and of the facilities of the State and federal extension services.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-140-1 — NC Code / Chapter 136 / Section 136-140-1
§ 136-140.1. Adopt-A-Highway
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the Department of Transportation may permit individuals or groups participating in its Adopt-A-Highway Program access to controlled access facilities for the purpose of removing litter from the right-of-way. Acknowledgment of participation in the program may be indicated by appropriate signs that shall be owned, controlled, and erected by the Department of Transportation. The size, style, specifications, and content of the signs shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation may issue rules and policies necessary to administer the program.

(b) Adopt-A-Highway participants may use contract services to clean the roadside of the sections of highway the participants have adopted only in accordance with the rules and policies issued by the Department of Transportation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 17E-1 — NC Code / Chapter 17E / Section 17E-1
§ 17E-1. Findings and policy
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that the office of sheriff, the office of deputy sheriff and the other officers and employees of the sheriff of a county are unique among all of the law-enforcement offices of North Carolina. The administration of criminal justice has been declared by Article 1 of Chapter 17C of the General Statutes to be of statewide concern to the people of the State. The sheriff is the only officer of local government required by the Constitution. The sheriff, in addition to his criminal justice responsibilities, is the only officer who is also responsible for the courts of the State, and acting as their bailiff and marshall. The sheriff administers and executes criminal and civil justice and acts as the ex officio detention officer.

The deputy sheriff has been held by the Supreme Court of this State to hold an office of special trust and confidence, acting in the name of and with powers coterminous with his principal, the elected sheriff.

The offices of sheriff and deputy sheriff are therefore of special concern to the public health, safety, welfare and morals of the people of the State. The training and educational needs of such officers therefore require particularized and differential treatment from those of the criminal justice officers certified under Article 1 of Chapter 17C of the General Statutes.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-182 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-182
§ 160A-182. Abuse of animals
Status: in_force

A city may by ordinance define and prohibit the abuse of animals.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-29 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-29
§ 14-29. Castration or other maiming without malice aforethought
Status: in_force

If any person shall, on purpose and unlawfully, but without malice aforethought, cut, or slit the nose, bite or cut off the nose, or a lip or an ear, or disable any limb or member of any other person, or castrate any other person, or cut off, maim or disfigure any of the privy members of any other person, with intent to kill, maim, disfigure, disable or render impotent such person, the person so offending shall be punished as a Class E felon.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-80-25 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-80-25
§ 58-80-25. Dispatching firemen and apparatus from municipalities
Status: in_force

Municipalities endorsing this Article shall retain full and complete control and authority in sending or permitting firemen and apparatus to go beyond the limits of the municipality. The governing bodies of such municipalities shall designate and authorize a person, and at least two alternates, who shall have authority to grant or deny permission to firemen and apparatus to leave the municipality in all cases where request is made for assistance beyond its corporate limits, and the municipality shall, through the office of its municipal fire chief, furnish to the office of the State Commissioner of Insurance, and to the secretary of the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association, a list of the persons so authorized by the municipality. The secretary of the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association shall furnish to all municipalities and counties accepting this Article a list of all such persons so designated in all municipalities within the State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-288-10 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-288-10
§ 90-288.10. Title
Status: in_force

This Article shall be known as the Assisted Living Administrator Act.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-20 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-20
§ 153A-20. Map of electoral districts
Status: in_force

If a county is divided into electoral districts for the purpose of nominating or electing persons to the board of commissioners, the current boundaries of the electoral districts shall at all times be drawn on a map, or set out in a written description, or shown by a combination of these techniques. This current delineation shall be available for public inspection in the office of the clerk.