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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-207 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-207
§ 115C-207. Authority and responsibility of local boards of education
Status: in_force

Every local board of education that uses State funds to implement programs under this Article shall:

(1) Develop programs and plans for increased community involvement in the public schools based upon policies and guidelines adopted by the State Board of Education.

(1a) Develop policies and programs designed to encourage the use of community-based academic booster organizations, which may be known as Community Achievement Network--Developing Our Educational Resources (CAN DOER) organizations, to provide tutoring and other appropriate services to encourage and support student academic achievement.

(1b) Develop policies and/or procedures for approving the use of volunteer organizations and for approving the use of individual volunteers.

(1c) Develop policies and/or procedures designed to make information available to parents and students about what tutoring and other academic support services are available to students in the community or through school volunteers or other community organizations.

(2) Develop programs and plans for increased community use of public school facilities based upon policies and guidelines adopted by the State Board of Education

(3) Establish rules governing the implementation of such programs and plans in its public schools and submit these rules along with adopted programs and plans to the State Board of Education for approval by the State Board of Education.

(4) Give priority in the use of school facilities to any youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society, such as the Boy Scouts of America, and its affiliated North Carolina groups and councils, and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and its affiliated North Carolina groups and councils, in order to encourage schools to facilitate access for students to participate in activities provided by these groups at times other than instructional time during the school day for the purposes of encouraging civic education. If the local board of education denies priority access to a patriotic society listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, the local board shall provide reasons for the denial in writing to the requesting entity.

Programs and plans developed by a local board of education may provide for the establishment of one or more community schools advisory councils for the public schools under the board's jurisdiction and for the employment of one or more community schools coordinators. The local board of education shall establish the terms and conditions of employment for the community schools coordinators.

Every local board of education using State funds to implement a community schools program under this Article may enter into agreements with other local boards of education, agencies and institutions for the joint development of plans and programs and the joint expenditure of these State funds.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-159 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-159
§ 115C-159. Statement of purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that practical work experiences within the school and outside the school, which are valuable to students and which are under the supervision of a teacher, should be encouraged as a part of career and technical education instruction in the public secondary schools and middle schools when those experiences are organized and maintained to the best advantage of the career and technical education programs. Those activities are a part of the instructional activities in the career and technical education programs and are not to be construed as engaging in business. Those services, products, and properties generated through these instructional activities are exempt from the requirements of G.S. 115C-518 . Local boards of education shall adopt rules for the disposition of these services, products, and properties. Local boards of education may use available financial resources to support that instruction.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-203 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-203
§ 122C-203. Admission or commitment and incompetency proceedings to have no effect on one another
Status: in_force

The admission or commitment to a facility of an individual who allegedly has a mental illness, an alleged substance abuser, or an individual who allegedly has an intellectual or other developmental disability under the provisions of this Article shall in no way affect incompetency proceedings as set forth in Chapter 35A or former Chapters 33 or 35 of the General Statutes and incompetency proceedings under those Chapters shall have no effect upon admission or commitment proceedings under this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-65-35 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-65-35
§ 58-65-35. Nurses' services
Status: in_force

No agency, institution or physician providing a service for which payment or reimbursement is required to be made under a contract governed by this Article and Article 66 of this Chapter shall be denied such payment or reimbursement on account of the fact that the service was rendered through a registered nurse acting under authority of rules and regulations adopted by the North Carolina Medical Board and the Board of Nursing pursuant to G.S. 90-6 and 90-171.23 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-258-2 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-258-2
§ 105-258.2. Taxpayer conversations
Status: in_force

(a) Scope.--This section applies to a conversation that is conducted by telephone or in person, is between a taxpayer and an employee of the Department, and occurs at an office of the Department if the conversation is in person. It does not apply to a conversation that occurs at a presentation, a conference, or another forum.

(b) Documentation.--The Secretary must document advice given to a taxpayer in a conversation with that taxpayer when the taxpayer gives the Secretary the taxpayer's identifying information, asks the Secretary about the application of a tax to the taxpayer in specific circumstances, and requests that the Secretary document the advice in the taxpayer's records. The documentation may be an entry in the account record of the taxpayer or by another method determined by the Secretary. The documentation must set out the date of the conversation, the question asked, and the advice given.

(c) Sales Tax Inquiries.--The Secretary must document advice given in a conversation with a person who is not registered as a retailer or a wholesale merchant under Article 5 of this Chapter when the person gives the Secretary the person's name and address, describes a business in which the person is engaged, asks if the person is required to be registered under Article 5 of this Chapter, and requests that the Secretary document the advice. The Secretary must keep a record of the person's inquiry that sets out the date of the conversation, the person making the inquiry, the business described in the conversation, and the advice given.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-440-29 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-440-29
§ 1-440.29. Denial of claim by garnishee; issues of fact
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other instances when issues of fact arise in a garnishment proceeding, issues of fact arise

(1) When a garnishee files an answer such that the court cannot determine therefrom whether the garnishee intends to admit or deny that he is indebted to, or has in his possession any property of, the defendant, or

(2) When a garnishee files an answer denying that he is indebted to, or has in his possession any property of, the defendant, or was indebted to, or had in his possession any property of, the defendant at the time of the service of the summons upon him or at any time since then, and the plaintiff, within 20 days thereafter, files a reply alleging the contrary.

(b) When a jury finds that the garnishee owes the defendant a specific sum of money or has in his possession property of the defendant of a specific value, or owed the defendant a specific sum of money or had in his possession property of the defendant of a specific value at the time of the service of the summons upon him or at any time since then, the court shall enter judgment against the garnishee for the smaller of the two following amounts:

(1) The amount specified in the jury's verdict, or

(2) The full amount for which the plaintiff has prayed judgment against the defendant, together with such amount as in the opinion of the clerk will be sufficient to cover the plaintiff's costs.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1343 — NC Code / Chapter 35A / Section 35A-1343
§ 35A-1341.1
Status: in_force

If any person, to whom notice must be given under the provisions of G.S. 35A-1341 and G.S. 35A-1341.1 is a minor or is incompetent, or is an unborn or unascertained beneficiary, then the notice shall be given to his duly appointed guardian or other duly appointed representative: Provided, that if a minor, incompetent, unborn, or unascertained beneficiary has no guardian or representative, then a guardian ad litem shall be appointed by the judge and the guardian ad litem shall be given the notice herein required.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-289-5 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-289-5
§ 62-289.5. Inapplicable laws and regulations
Status: in_force

Human services transportation and volunteer transportation shall not be considered as for-hire transportation, commercial transportation or motor carriers, as defined by G.S. 62-3(17) . Such transportation shall not be subject to regulation as motor carriers under G.S. 62-261 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-32-30 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-32-30
§ 58-32-30. Payment a public purpose
Status: in_force

The payment by any county or municipality of funds as premiums for professional liability insurance through the plan provided herein, covering the law-enforcement officers or public officials or employees of such subdivision of government, is declared to be for a public purpose.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-553 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-553
§ 115C-553. Duly authorized representative
Status: in_force

The duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina to whom reports of commencing operation and termination shall be made and who may inspect certain records under this Part shall be designated by the Governor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54-143 — NC Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-143
§ 54-143. License taxes
Status: in_force

On and after June 1, 1955, the provisions of Article 2, Subchapter I of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes of North Carolina shall apply to an association or corporation organized under the provisions of this Subchapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-31-10 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-31-10
§ 116-31.10. Powers of Board regarding certain purchasing contracts
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding G.S. 143-53.1 or G.S. 143-53(a)(2) , the expenditure benchmark for the President of The University of North Carolina or a special responsibility constituent institution with regard to competitive bid procedures and the bid value benchmark shall be an amount not greater than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). The Board shall set the benchmark for the President and each institution from time to time. In setting the benchmark for the President or an institution in accordance with this section, the Board shall consider the overall capabilities including staff resources, purchasing compliance reviews, and audit reports of the President's administrative staff or the institution. The Board shall also consult with the Director of the Division of Purchase and Contract and the Director of the Budget prior to setting the benchmark.

(b) If the President or a constituent institution has an expenditure benchmark greater than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), the President or constituent institution shall comply with this subsection for any purchase greater than the President's or institution's benchmark set by the Board but not greater than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). The President or institution shall submit to the Division of Purchase and Contract for that Division's approval or other action deemed necessary by the Division a copy of all offers received and the President's or institution's recommendation of award or other action. Notice of the Division's decision shall be sent to the President or the institution. The President or institution shall then proceed with the award of contract or other action recommended by the Division.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-21 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-21
§ 163-21. Compensation of Board members
Status: in_force

Members of the State Board shall receive per diem, subsistence, and travel, as provided in G.S. 138-5 and G.S. 138-6 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-224 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-224
§ 122C-224. Judicial review of voluntary admission
Status: in_force

(a) When a minor is admitted to a 24-hour facility where the minor will be subjected to the same restrictions on his freedom of movement present in the State facilities for the mentally ill, or to similar restrictions, a hearing shall be held by the district court in the county in which the 24-hour facility is located within 15 days of the day that the minor is admitted to the facility. A continuance of not more than five days may be granted.

(b) Before the admission, the facility shall provide the minor and his legally responsible person with written information describing the procedures for court review of the admission and informing them about the discharge procedures. They shall also be informed that, after a written request for discharge, the facility may hold the minor for 72 hours during which time the facility may apply for a petition for involuntary commitment.

(c) Within 24 hours after admission, the facility shall notify the clerk of court in the county where the facility is located that the minor has been admitted and that a hearing for concurrence in the admission must be scheduled. At the time notice is given to schedule a hearing, the facility shall (i) notify the clerk of the names and addresses of the legally responsible person and the responsible professional and (ii) provide the clerk with a copy of the legally responsible person's written application for admission of the minor and the facility's written evaluation of the minor, both of which are required under G.S. 122C-211(a) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 77-132 — NC Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77-132
§ 77-132. Rule-making authority
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt rules to implement this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-69-30 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-69-30
§ 58-69-30. Agent for service of process
Status: in_force

Every motor club licensed hereunder shall appoint and maintain at all times an agent for service of process who shall be a resident of North Carolina.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 74C-6 — NC Code / Chapter 74C / Section 74C-6
§ 74C-6. Position of Director created
Status: in_force

The position of Director of the Private Protective Services Board is hereby created within the Department of Public Safety. The Secretary of Public Safety shall appoint a person to fill this full-time position. The Director's duties shall be to administer the directives contained in this Chapter and the rules promulgated by the Board to implement this Chapter and to carry out the administrative duties incident to the functioning of the Board in order to actively police the private protective services industry to ensure compliance with the law in all aspects.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-38 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-38
§ 163-38. Applicability of Article
Status: in_force

This Article applies to members and employees of the State Board of Elections and of each county board of elections. With regard to prohibitions in this Article concerning candidates, referenda, and committees, the prohibitions do not apply if the candidate or referendum will not be on the ballot in an area within the jurisdiction of the board, or if the political committee or referendum committee is not involved with an election or referendum that will be on the ballot in an area within the jurisdiction of the board.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 40A-11 — NC Code / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-11
§ 40A-11. Right of entry prior to condemnation
Status: in_force

Any condemnor without having filed a petition or complaint, depositing any sum or taking any other action provided for in this Chapter, is authorized to enter upon any lands, but not structures, to make surveys, borings, examinations, and appraisals as may be necessary or expedient in carrying out and performing its rights or duties under this Chapter. The condemnor shall give 30 days' notice in writing to the owner at his last known address and the party in possession of the land of the intended entry authorized by this section.

Entry under this section shall not be deemed a trespass or taking within the meaning of this Chapter, however, the condemnor shall make reimbursement for any damage resulting from such activities, and the owner is entitled to bring an action to recover for the damage. If the owner recovers damages of twenty-five percent (25%) over the amount offered by the condemnor for reimbursement for its activities the court, in its discretion, may award reasonable attorney fees to the owner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122A-13 — NC Code / Chapter 122A / Section 122A-13
§ 122A-13. Negotiable instruments
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter or any recitals in any obligations issued under the provisions of this Chapter, all such obligations and interest coupons appertaining thereto shall be and are hereby made negotiable instruments under the laws of this State, subject only to any applicable provisions for registration.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-440-45 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-440-45
§ 1-440.45. When defendant prevails in principal action
Status: in_force

(a) If the defendant prevails in the principal action, or if the order of attachment is for any reason dissolved, dismissed or set aside, or if service is not had on the defendant as provided by G.S. 1-440.7 ,

(1) The defendant shall be entitled to have delivered to him

a. All bonds taken for his benefit whether filed in the proceedings or taken by an officer, and

b. The proceeds of any sales and all money collected, and

c. All attached property remaining in the officer's hands, and

(2) Any garnishee shall be entitled to have vacated any judgment theretofore taken against him.

(b) Either the clerk or the judge shall have authority, upon motion of the defendant or any garnishee, to make any such order as may be necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Upon judgment in his favor in the principal action, the defendant may thereafter, by motion in the cause, recover on any bond taken for his benefit therein, or he may maintain an independent action thereon.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-5 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-5
§ 20-5. Title of Article
Status: in_force

This Article may be cited as the Uniform Driver's License Act.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-39-160 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-39-160
§ 58-39-160. Violation
Status: in_force

A violation of G.S. 58-39-145 or G.S. 58-39-150 subjects the violator to Part 2 of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-29 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-29
§ 122C-29. Injunction
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the Secretary may, in the way provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the State for injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a licensable facility operating without a license or in a way that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the individuals in the licensable facility.

(b) If any individual interferes with the proper performance or duty of the Secretary in carrying out this Article, the Secretary may institute an action in the superior court of the county in which the interference occurred for injunctive relief against the continued interference, irrespective of all other remedies at law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-95 — NC Code / Chapter 45 / Section 45-95
§ 45-95. Severability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this Article shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is declared to be invalid or is preempted by federal law or regulation, the validity of the remainder of this section shall not be affected thereby. If any provision of this Article is declared to be inapplicable to any specific category, type, or kind of points and fees, the provisions of this Article shall nonetheless continue to apply with respect to all other points and fees.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54C-210 — NC Code / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-210
§ 54C-210. Rules
Status: in_force

The Commission may adopt rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-449-42A — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-449-42A
§ 105-449.42A. Leased motor vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) Lessor in Leasing Business.--A lessor who is regularly engaged in the business of leasing or renting motor vehicles without drivers for compensation is the motor carrier for a leased or rented motor vehicle unless the lessee of the leased or rented motor vehicle gives the Secretary written notice, by filing a return or otherwise, that the lessee is the motor carrier. In that circumstance, the lessee is the motor carrier for the leased or rented motor vehicle.

Before a lessee gives the Secretary written notice under this subsection that the lessee is the motor carrier, the lessee and lessor must make a written agreement for the lessee to be the motor carrier. Upon request of the Secretary, the lessee must give the Secretary a copy of the agreement.

(b) Independent Contractor.--The lessee of a motor vehicle that is leased from an independent contractor is the motor carrier for the leased motor vehicle unless one of the circumstances listed in this subsection applies. If either of these circumstances applies, the lessor is the motor carrier for the leased motor vehicle.

(1) The motor vehicle is leased for fewer than 30 days.

(2) The motor vehicle is leased for at least 30 days and the lessor gives the Secretary written notice, by filing a return or otherwise, that the lessor is the motor carrier. Before a lessor gives the Secretary written notice that the lessor is the motor carrier, the lessor and lessee must make a written agreement for the lessor to be the motor carrier. Upon request of the Secretary, the lessor must give the Secretary a copy of the agreement.

(c) Liability.--An independent contractor who leases a motor vehicle to another for fewer than 30 days is liable for compliance with this Article and the person to whom the motor vehicle is leased is not liable. Otherwise, both the lessor and lessee of a motor vehicle are jointly and severally liable for compliance with this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162A-850 — NC Code / Chapter 162A / Section 162A-850
§ 162A-850. “Unit” defined
Status: in_force

For purposes of this Article, the term “ unit ” means any of the following entities created pursuant to this Chapter:

(1) A water and sewer authority created pursuant to Article 1.

(2) A metropolitan water district created pursuant to Article 4.

(3) A metropolitan sewerage district created pursuant to Article 5.

(4) A metropolitan water and sewerage district created pursuant to Article 5A.

(5) A county water and sewer district created pursuant to Article 6.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-2A-302 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2A-302
§ 25-2A-302. Title to and possession of goods
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this Article, each provision of this Article applies whether the lessor or a third party has title to the goods, and whether the lessor, the lessee, or a third party has possession of the goods, notwithstanding any statute or rule of law that possession or the absence of possession is fraudulent.