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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129-5 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-129-5
§ 143-129.5. Purchases from nonprofit work centers for the blind and severely disabled
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding G.S. 143-129 , a city, county, or other governmental entity subject to this Article may purchase goods and services directly from a nonprofit work center for the blind and severely disabled, as defined in G.S. 143-48 .

(b) The Secretary of Administration shall, at least annually, canvass nonprofit work centers for the blind and severely disabled for goods and services required by the State government or any of its departments, institutions, or agencies and shall purchase or contract for the purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of those goods and services. The Secretary shall establish and enforce specifications that shall apply to all goods and services to be purchased or leased from nonprofit work centers for the use of the State government or any of its departments, institutions, or agencies. Except as provided in G.S. 148-134 , where one or more sources of supply have been established by contract and certified by the Secretary of Administration to State departments, institutions, and agencies, it shall be the duty of all State departments, institutions, and agencies to make requisition or issue orders on forms to be prescribed by the Secretary of Administration for purchases required by them upon the sources of supply so certified. No State department, institution, or agency shall purchase from any sources other than those certified by the Secretary unless the requisition cannot be fulfilled because of insufficient availability of goods or services required. The Secretary shall, in any contract or lease, require that nonprofit work centers maintain the price of goods or services substantially in accord with that paid by governmental agencies for similar goods or services of equivalent quality. The provisions of G.S. 143-52 shall not apply to purchases made pursuant to this section. However, nothing in this section shall prohibit a nonprofit work center from submitting bids or making offers for contracts under G.S. 143-52 .

(c) The Department of Administration shall report annually to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government on its administration of the programs described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54C-128 — NC Code / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-128
§ 54C-128. Rulemaking power of Commissioner of Banks
Status: in_force

Any rule that the Commissioner of Banks may adopt in respect to loans permitted to be made by State savings banks as may be reasonably necessary to assure that the loans are in keeping with sound lending practices and to promote the purposes of this Chapter shall not prohibit a savings bank from making any loan that is a permitted loan for federal savings banks under federal regulatory authority.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-75 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-75
§ 115C-75. Recommended school classification
Status: reserved

(a) The different types of public schools are classified and defined as follows:

(1) An “elementary school” is a school that includes all or part of the first through eighth grade and that may have a kindergarten or other early childhood program.

(2) A “ high school ” is a school that includes all or part of grades nine through 12 and that offers at least the minimum high school course of study prescribed by the State Board of Education.

(3) Repealed by S.L. 2001-97, § 2, eff. July 1, 2001 .

(4) A “ junior high school ” is a school that includes all or part of grades seven through nine.

(4a) A “middle school” is a school that includes all or part of grades six through nine.

(5) A “ senior high school ” is a school that includes the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades.

(6) A “ union school ” is a school that includes elementary, middle, and high school grades.

(b) The school classifications in subsection (a) of this section are recommendations only and do not prohibit local boards of education from classifying schools in other ways.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-362 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-362
§ 90-362. License as constituting property of Board; display requirement; renewal; inactive status
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued by the Board is the property of the Board and must be surrendered to the Board on demand.

(b) The licensee shall display the license certificate in the manner prescribed by the Board.

(c) The licensee shall inform the Board of any change of the licensee's address.

(d) The license shall be reissued by the Board annually upon payment of a renewal fee if the licensee is not in violation of this Article at the time of application for renewal and if the applicant fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the Board.

(e) Each person licensed under this Article is responsible for renewing his license before the expiration date. The Board shall notify a licensee of pending license expiration at least 30 days in advance thereof.

(f) The Board may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee, but no such late fee renewal may be granted more than five years after a license expires.

(g) Under procedures and conditions established by the Board, a licensee may request that his license be declared inactive. The licensee may apply for active status at any time and upon meeting the conditions set by the Board shall be declared in active status.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-40-60 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-40-60
§ 58-40-60. Joint underwriting and joint reinsurance organizations
Status: in_force

(a) Every group, association, or other organization of insurers which engages in joint underwriting or joint reinsurance through such group, association, or organization, or by standing agreement among the members thereof, shall obtain a license from and file with the Commissioner:

(1) A copy of its constitution, articles of incorporation, agreement, or association, and bylaws;

(2) A list of its members; and

(3) The name and address of a resident of this State upon whom notices, process affecting it, or orders of the Commissioner may be served.

(b) Any change in or amendment to any document required to be filed under this section shall be promptly filed with the Commissioner.

(c) If after a hearing, the Commissioner finds that any activity or practice of any such group, association, or other organization is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, he may issue a written order specifying in what respects the activity or practice is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, and requiring the discontinuance of the activity or practice.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 59-33 — NC Code / Chapter 59 / Section 59-33
§ 59-33. Interpretation of knowledge and notice
Status: in_force

(a) A person has “knowledge” of a fact within the meaning of this Act not only when he has actual knowledge thereof, but also when he has knowledge of such other facts as in the circumstances show bad faith.

(b) A person has “notice” of a fact within the meaning of this Act when the person who claims the benefit of the notice:

(1) States the fact to such person, or

(2) Delivers through the mail, or by other means of communication a written statement of the fact to such person or to a proper person at his place of business or residence.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-938 — NC Code / Chapter 160D / Section 160D-938
§ 160D-938. Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) A city shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance, rule, regulation, or resolution that regulates the design, engineering, construction, installation, or operation of any small wireless facility located in an interior structure or upon the site of any stadium or athletic facility. This subsection does not apply to a stadium or athletic facility owned or otherwise controlled by the city. This subsection does not prohibit the enforcement of applicable codes.

(b) Nothing contained in this Part shall amend, modify, or otherwise affect any easement between private parties. Any and all rights for the use of a right-of-way are subject to the rights granted pursuant to an easement between private parties.

(c) Except as provided in this Part or otherwise specifically authorized by the General Statutes, a city may not adopt or enforce any regulation on the placement or operation of communications facilities in the rights-of-way of State-maintained highways or city rights-of-way by a provider authorized by State law to operate in the rights-of-way of State-maintained highways or city rights-of-way and may not regulate any communications services.

(d) Except as provided in this Part or specifically authorized by the General Statutes, a city may not impose or collect any tax, fee, or charge to provide a communications service over a communications facility in the right-of-way.

(e) The approval of the installation, placement, maintenance, or operation of a small wireless facility pursuant to this Part does not authorize the provision of any communications services or the installation, placement, maintenance, or operation of any communications facility, including a wireline backhaul facility, other than a small wireless facility, in the right-of-way.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55-1-32 — NC Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55-1-32
§ 55-1-32. Penalties imposed upon corporations, officers, and directors for failure to answer interrogatories
Status: in_force

(a) The knowing failure or refusal of a domestic or foreign corporation to answer truthfully and fully within the time prescribed in this Chapter interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute grounds for administrative dissolution under G.S. 55-14-20 or for revocation under G.S. 55-15-30 , as the case may be.

(b) Each officer and director of a domestic or foreign corporation who knowingly fails or refuses within the time prescribed by this Chapter to answer truthfully and fully interrogatories propounded to him by the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-106 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-106
§ 159-106. Order approving or denying the application
Status: in_force

(a) After considering an application, the Commission shall enter its order either approving or denying the application. An order approving an issue is not an approval of the legality of the debt instruments in any respect.

(b) Unless the debt instruments are to be issued for a development financing district for which a project development financing debt instrument issue has already been approved, the day the Commission enters its order approving an application for project development financing debt instruments is also the effective date of the development financing district for which the instruments are to be issued.

(c) If the Commission enters an order denying the application, the proceedings under this Article are at an end.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159B-30-1 — NC Code / Chapter 159B / Section 159B-30-1
§ 159B-30.1. Additional reports
Status: in_force

Beginning March 1, 1996, and annually thereafter, each joint agency operating under the authority of Chapter 159B of the General Statutes shall file a report with the chairs of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Natural, and Economic Resources, the chairs of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources the activities of the joint agency carried out pursuant to the authority granted by G.S. 159B-2 , 159B-11(19b) , 159B-12 and 159B-17(c) . The report shall cover the preceding calendar year. Each joint agency shall file such additional reports as the committees shall request.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1270 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1270
§ 143B-1270. Validity of acts of agent performed after death of principal
Status: in_force

No agency created by a power of attorney in writing given by a principal who is at the time of execution, or who, after executing such power of attorney, becomes, either (i) a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or (ii) a person serving as a merchant seaman outside the limits of the United States, included within the several states and the District of Columbia; or (iii) a person outside said limits by permission, assignment or direction of any department or official of the United States government, in connection with any activity pertaining to or connected with the prosecution of any war in which the United States is then engaged, shall be revoked or terminated by the death of the principal, as to the agent or other person who, without actual knowledge or actual notice of the death of the principal, shall have acted or shall act, in good faith, under or in reliance upon such power of attorney or agency, and any action so taken, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, shall be binding on the heirs, devisees, or personal representatives of the principal.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-187-8 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-187-8
§ 105-187.8. Refund for return of purchased motor vehicle
Status: in_force

When a purchaser of a motor vehicle returns the motor vehicle to the seller of the motor vehicle within 90 days after the purchase and receives a vehicle replacement for the returned vehicle or a refund of the price paid the seller, whether from the seller or the manufacturer of the vehicle, the purchaser may obtain a refund of the privilege tax paid on the certificate of title issued for the returned motor vehicle.

To obtain a refund, the purchaser must apply to the Division for a refund within 30 days after receiving the replacement vehicle or refund of the purchase price. The application must be made on a form prescribed by the Commission and must be supported by documentation from the seller of the returned vehicle.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-8-60 — NC Code / Chapter 55A / Section 55A-8-60
§ 55A-8-60. Immunity
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the immunity that is authorized in G.S. 55A-2-02(b)(4) , a person serving as a director or officer of a nonprofit corporation 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 this service, except where the person:

(1) Is compensated for his services beyond reimbursement for expenses;

(2) Was not acting within the scope of his official duties;

(3) Was not acting in good faith;

(4) Committed gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct that resulted in the damage or injury;

(5) Derived an improper personal financial benefit from the transaction;

(6) Incurred the liability from the operation of a motor vehicle; or

(7) Is a defendant in an action brought under G.S. 55A-8-33 .

The immunity in this subsection may be limited or eliminated by a provision in the articles of incorporation, but only with respect to acts or omissions occurring on or after the effective date of such provision.

(b) The immunity in subsection (a) of this section is personal to the directors and officers, and does not immunize the corporation against liability for the acts or omissions of the directors or officers.

(c) Without diminishing the applicability of any other provisions of this Chapter, “nonprofit corporation” as referred to in this section shall include any credit union chartered under the laws of this State, the laws of any other state, or under the laws of the United States.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-432 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-432
§ 143-432. Location of museums
Status: in_force

One of the tobacco museums shall be located within Rockingham County at a site to be determined by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and shall emphasize the history and development of tobacco manufacturing. One of the tobacco museums shall be located in Nash or Edgecombe Counties at a site to be determined by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and shall emphasize the history and development of growing and marketing of tobacco.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 59-70 — NC Code / Chapter 59 / Section 59-70
§ 59-70. Rules for distribution
Status: in_force

In settling accounts between the partners after dissolution, the following rules shall be observed, subject to any agreement to the contrary:

(1) The assets of the partnership are all of the following:

a. The partnership property.

b. The contributions of the partners necessary for the payment of all the liabilities specified in subdivision (2) of this section.

(2) The liabilities of the partnership rank in order of payment, as follows:

a. Those owing to creditors other than partners.

b. Those owing to partners other than for capital and profits.

c. Those owing to partners in respect of capital.

d. Those owing to partners in respect of profits.

(3) The assets shall be applied in the order of their declaration in subdivision (1) of this section to the satisfaction of the liabilities.

(4) The partners shall contribute, as provided by G.S. 59-48(1) , the amount necessary to satisfy any liabilities incurred when the partnership was not a registered limited liability partnership; but if any, but not all, of the partners are insolvent, or, not being subject to process, refuse to contribute, the other partners shall contribute their share of these liabilities, and, in the relative proportions in which they share the profits, the additional amount necessary to pay these liabilities.

(5) An assignee for the benefit of creditors or any person appointed by the court has the right to enforce the contributions specified in subdivision (4) of this section.

(6) A partner has the right to enforce the contributions specified in subdivision (4) of this section to the extent of the amount that the partner has paid in excess of the partner's share of the liability.

(7) The individual property of a deceased partner is subject to the contributions specified in subdivision (4) of this section.

(8) When partnership property and the individual properties of the partners are in possession of a court for distribution, partnership creditors have priority on partnership property and separate creditors have priority on individual property, saving the rights of lien or secured creditors.

(9) Where a partner has become bankrupt or the partner's estate is insolvent, the claims against the separate property rank in the following order:

a. Those owing to separate creditors.

b. Those owing to partnership creditors.

c. Those owing to partners by way of contribution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54B-127 — NC Code / Chapter 54B / Section 54B-127
§ 54B-127. Negotiable orders of withdrawal
Status: reserved

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Commissioner of Banks shall by regulation, authorize associations to accept deposits to withdrawable accounts which may be withdrawn or transferred on or by negotiable or transferable order or authorization to the association.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-82-26 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-82-26
§ 163-82.26. Rule-making authority
Status: in_force

The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1405 — NC Code / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-1405
§ 7B-1405. State Team--duties
Status: in_force

The State Team shall:

(1) Review current deaths of children when those deaths are attributed to child abuse or neglect or when the decedent was reported as an abused or neglected juvenile pursuant to G.S. 7B-301 at any time before death;

(2) Report to the Task Force during the existence of the Task Force, in the format and at the time required by the Task Force, on the State Team's activities and its recommendations for changes to any law, rule, and policy that would promote the safety and well-being of children;

(3) Upon request of a Local Team, provide technical assistance to the Team;

(4) Periodically assess the operations of the multidisciplinary child fatality prevention system and make recommendations for changes as needed;

(5) Work with the Team Coordinator to develop guidelines for selecting child deaths to receive detailed, multidisciplinary death reviews by Local Teams that review cases of additional child fatalities; and

(6) Receive reports of findings and recommendations from Local Teams that review cases of additional child fatalities and work with the Team Coordinator to implement recommendations.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-451-42 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-451-42
§ 106-451.42. Application; bond; display of certificate of registration
Status: in_force

(a) A cotton gin, cotton warehouse, cotton merchant, or cotton marketing cooperative or association shall, on or before July 1 of each year, file an application for registration on a form provided by the Commissioner of Agriculture. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be submitted with each application.

(b) An application for registration as a cotton warehouse shall also be accompanied by a bond in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) issued by a company authorized to issue surety bonds in North Carolina and shall be conditioned upon fulfillment of contractual obligations related to the purchase or storage of cotton. A bond shall not be required for a person who is licensed and bonded under the U.S. Warehouse Act.

(c) The registration certificate shall be conspicuously displayed at the place of business.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-8-201 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-8-201
§ 25-8-201. Issuer
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to an obligation on or a defense to a security, an “issuer” includes a person that:

(1) Places or authorizes the placing of its name on a security certificate, other than as authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or the like, to evidence a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or to evidence its duty to perform an obligation represented by the certificate;

(2) Creates a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or undertakes an obligation, that is an uncertificated security;

(3) Directly or indirectly creates a fractional interest in its rights or property, if the fractional interest is represented by a security certificate; or

(4) Becomes responsible for, or in place of, another person described as an issuer in this section.

(b) With respect to an obligation on or defense to a security, a guarantor is an issuer to the extent of its guaranty, whether or not its obligation is noted on a security certificate.

(c) With respect to a registration of a transfer, issuer means a person on whose behalf transfer books are maintained.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54-123 — NC Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-123
§ 54-123. Directors and other officers
Status: in_force

Every such association shall be managed by a board of not less than five directors. The directors shall be elected by and from the stockholders of the association at such time and for such term of office as the bylaws may prescribe, and shall hold office for the time for which elected and until their successors are elected and shall enter upon the discharge of such duties as are prescribed in the bylaws; but a majority of the stockholders shall have the power at any regular or special stockholders' meeting, legally called, to remove any director or officer for cause, and fill the vacancy, and thereupon the director or officer so removed shall cease to be a director or officer of the association. The officers of every such association shall be a president, one or more vice-presidents, a secretary and treasurer, who shall be elected annually by the directors, and each of the officers must be a director of the association. The office of secretary and treasurer may be combined, and when so combined the person filling the office shall be secretary-treasurer.