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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-280 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-280
§ 116-280. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following definitions apply to this Article:

(1) Academic year.--A period of time in which a student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work.

(1a) Armed Forces.--As defined in G.S. 116-143.3(a)(2) .

(2) Authority.--The State Education Assistance Authority created by Article 23 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes .

(3) Eligible private postsecondary institution.--A school that is any of the following:

a. A nonprofit postsecondary educational institution with a main permanent campus located in this State that is not owned or operated by the State of North Carolina or by an agency or political subdivision of the State or by any combination thereof that satisfies all of the following:

1. Is either (i) accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) or by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges through its Commission of Higher Education or (ii) was accredited by SACSCOC on January 1, 2021, and, beginning January 1, 2021, was a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

2. Awards a postsecondary degree as defined in G.S. 116-15 .

b. A postsecondary institution owned or operated by a hospital authority as defined in G.S. 131E-16(14) or school of nursing affiliated with a nonprofit postsecondary educational institution as defined in sub-subdivision a. of this subsection.

(4) Main permanent campus.--A campus owned by the eligible private postsecondary institution that provides permanent on-premises housing, food services, and classrooms with full-time faculty members and administration that engages in postsecondary degree activity as defined in G.S. 116-15 .

(5) Matriculated status.--Being recognized as a student in a defined program of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

(6) Scholarship.--A scholarship for education awarded under this Article.

(7) Title IV.--Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1070, et seq.

(8) Veteran.--A veteran as defined in G.S. 116-143.3A who was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-421 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-421
§ 14-421. Exemptions from provisions of Article
Status: in_force

This Article shall not apply to the possession, exhibition, or handling of reptiles by employees or agents of duly constituted veterinarians, zoos, serpentariums, museums, laboratories, educational or scientific institutions, public and private, in the course of their educational or scientific work, or Wildlife Damage Control Agents in the course of the work for which they are approved by the Wildlife Resources Commission.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 161-28 — NC Code / Chapter 161 / Section 161-28
§ 161-28. Validation of acts of assistant and deputy registers of deeds performed pending filling of vacancy in office of register of deeds
Status: in_force

Any and all acts and duties performed by any and all assistant or deputy registers of deeds appointed and acting under the provisions of G.S. 161-6 or any other provisions of law, general, local, or special, after a vacancy may have occurred from any cause in the office of register of deeds, including, but not restricted to, a vacancy occurring as a result of the death in office of any incumbent register of deeds, and before the board of county commissioners shall have filled such vacancy by the appointment of a successor and his qualification for office as required by law, under and pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 161-5 and any other applicable provisions of law, shall be and the same are hereby validated, ratified and confirmed to all intents and purposes as if performed by an incumbent in the office of register of deeds and to all intents and purposes as if performed under and pursuant to specific provisions of law authorizing and empowering the register of deeds, or any assistant or deputy registers of deeds, to perform all such acts and duties. The provisions of this validating act shall include, but not be restricted to, all acts and duties of the office of register of deeds, or of the office of assistant or deputy register of deeds, as enumerated and set forth under the specific provisions of this Chapter, or under the provisions of any other general laws as set forth in the General Statutes of North Carolina, or in any other provisions of law, private, local or special.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-146-3 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-146-3
§ 108A-146.3. Private hospital modernized assessment
Status: in_force

(a) The private hospital modernized assessment imposed under this Part shall apply to all private acute care hospitals.

(b) The private hospital modernized assessment shall be assessed as a percentage of each private acute care hospital's hospital costs. The assessment percentage shall be calculated quarterly by the Department of Health and Human Services in accordance with this Part. The percentage for each quarter shall equal the aggregate modernized assessment collection amount under G.S. 108A-146.5 multiplied by the private hospital historical assessment share and divided by the total hospital costs for all private acute care hospitals holding a license on the first day of the assessment quarter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215-96 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-215-96
§ 143-215.96. Oil terminal facility registration
Status: in_force

(a) The owner or operator of every oil terminal facility in the State shall secure a registration certificate from the Secretary. The Secretary shall not issue a registration certificate until the owner or operator has furnished the following information:

(1) Complete name of the owner and operator of the oil terminal facility together with addresses and telephone numbers;

(2) Number of employees of the oil terminal facility and the principal officers;

(3) Maps or sketches, based on criteria developed by the Secretary, showing property lines of the oil terminal facility and location of nearby watercourses or bodies of water as specified by the Secretary; and

(4) Summary of present and proposed procedures, if any, for prevention of oil spills.

(b) The owner or operator of an oil terminal facility shall secure a registration certificate no later than 30 days after the oil terminal facility begins operation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 119-39 — NC Code / Chapter 119 / Section 119-39
§ 119-39. Violation a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Unless another penalty is provided in this Article, any person violating any of the provisions of this Article or any of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Revenue or the Commissioner of Agriculture and/or the Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-187-9 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-187-9
§ 105-187.9. Disposition of tax proceeds
Status: reserved

(a) Distribution.--Taxes collected under this Article at the rate of five percent (5%) and eight percent (8%) shall be credited to the Highway Fund. Taxes collected under this Article at the rate of three percent (3%) shall be credited to the North Carolina Highway Trust Fund.

(b) Repealed by S.L. 2010-31, § 28.7(i), eff. July 1, 2013 , and S.L. 2013-183, § 4.1, eff. July 1, 2013 .

(c) Repealed by S.L. 2013-183, § 4.1, eff. July 1, 2013 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54-109-64 — NC Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-109-64
§ 54-109.64. Savings promotion raffles
Status: in_force

A credit union may offer a savings promotion raffle in which the sole consideration required for a chance of winning designated prizes is the deposit of a minimum specified amount of money in a savings account or other savings program offered by the credit union. A credit union shall maintain records sufficient to facilitate an audit of the savings promotion raffle, shall conduct the savings promotion raffle in a safe and sound manner, and shall fully disclose the terms and conditions of the promotion to account holders and prospective account holders of the credit union.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55-13-31 — NC Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55-13-31
§ 55-13-31. Court costs and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) The court in an appraisal proceeding commenced under G.S. 55-13-30 shall determine all court costs of the proceeding, including the reasonable compensation and expenses of appraisers appointed by the court. The court shall assess the costs against the corporation, except that the court may assess costs against all or some of the shareholders demanding appraisal, in amounts the court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds such shareholders acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by this Article.

(b) The court in an appraisal proceeding may also assess the expenses for the respective parties, in amounts the court finds equitable:

(1) Against the corporation and in favor of any or all shareholders demanding appraisal if the court finds the corporation did not substantially comply with the requirements of G.S. 55-13-20 , 55-13-22 , 55-13-25 , or 55-13-27 .

(2) Against either the corporation or a shareholder demanding appraisal, in favor of any other party, if the court finds that the party against whom expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by this Article.

(c) If the court in an appraisal proceeding finds that the expenses incurred by any shareholder were of substantial benefit to other shareholders similarly situated and that these expenses should not be assessed against the corporation, the court may direct that the expenses be paid out of the amounts awarded the shareholders who were benefited.

(d) To the extent the corporation fails to make a required payment pursuant to G.S. 55-13-25 , 55-13-27 , or 55-13-28 , the shareholder may sue directly for the amount owed and, to the extent successful, shall be entitled to recover from the corporation all expenses of the suit.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-981 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-981
§ 106-981. Manner of organizing
Status: in_force

A corporation formed under this Article shall be organized and incorporated in the manner provided for organization of corporations under the general corporation laws of the State of North Carolina, except where such provisions are in conflict with this Article. The certificate of organization of any such corporation shall contain a statement that it is organized under the provisions of this Article and that it consents to be and shall be at all times subject to the rules and supervision of the Commissioner, and shall set forth as or among its purposes the protection and development of forests and the purchase, acquisition, sale, conveyance and other dealing in the same and the products therefrom, subject to the rules from time to time imposed by the Commissioner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-10-480 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-10-480
§ 58-10-480. Authority for expenditure of public funds
Status: in_force

Any municipality, county, authority, utility district, or other public body generally classified as a governmental body or governmental entity whether chartered or organized by local act or public act of the General Assembly, or otherwise, or any agency, board, or commission of any municipality, metropolitan government, county, authority, utility district, or other public body generally classified as a governmental body or governmental entity may expend public funds for the purchase of capital stock in a captive insurance company or to provide guaranty capital in a mutual captive insurance company, provided that at the time of authorization of expenditure of public funds adequate insurance markets in the United States are not available to cover the risks, hazards, and liabilities of the public body or that the needed coverage is only available at excessive rates or with unreasonable deductibles.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-116 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-116
§ 1-116. Filing of notice of suit
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring the benefit of constructive notice of pending litigation must file a separate, independent notice thereof, which notice shall be cross-indexed in accordance with G.S. 1-117 , in all of the following cases:

(1) Actions affecting title to real property.

(2) Actions to foreclose any mortgage or deed of trust or to enforce any lien on real property.

(3) Actions in which any order of attachment is issued and real property is attached.

(4) Actions seeking injunctive relief under G.S. 113A-64.1 or G.S. 113A-65 regarding sedimentation and erosion control for any land-disturbing activity that is subject to the requirements of Article 4 of Chapter 113A of the General Statutes.

(5) Actions for asset freezing or seizure under G.S. 14-112.3 .

(b) Notice of pending litigation shall contain:

(1) The name of the court in which the action has been commenced or is pending;

(2) The names of the parties to the action;

(3) The nature and purpose of the action; and

(4) A description of the property to be affected thereby.

(c) Notice of pending litigation may be filed:

(1) At or any time after the commencement of an action pursuant to Rule 3 of the Rules of Civil Procedure; 1 or

(2) At or any time after real property has been attached; or

(3) At or any time after the filing of an answer or other pleading in which the pleading party states an affirmative claim for relief falling within the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(d) Notice of pending litigation must be filed with the clerk of the superior court of each county in which any part of the real estate is located, not excepting the county in which the action is pending, in order to be effective against bona fide purchasers or lien creditors with respect to the real property located in such county.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 57D-8-06 — NC Code / Chapter 57D / Section 57D-8-06
§ 57D-8-06. Applicability to foreign LLCs
Status: in_force

In any derivative proceeding in the right of a foreign LLC, the matters covered by this Article will be governed by the law of the jurisdiction of the foreign LLC's organization except for the matters governed by G.S. 57D-8-02 , 57D-8-04 , and 57D-8-05 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-127-3 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-127-3
§ 143-127.3. Negligence
Status: in_force

Reimbursement for items damaged or stolen shall not be granted in instances in which the employee, volunteer, or client, if competent, is determined to be negligent or otherwise at fault for the damage or loss of the property. Negligence shall be determined by the director of the facility.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 100-15 — NC Code / Chapter 100 / Section 100-15
§ 100-15. Annual reports
Status: in_force

The Department shall make an annual report to the Governor of all money received and expended by it in the administration of the North Carolina State Parks System, and of such other items as may be called for by him or by the General Assembly.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-111 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-111
§ 1-111. Defendant's, for costs and damages in actions for land
Status: in_force

In all actions for the recovery or possession of real property, the defendant, before he is permitted to plead, must execute and file in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county where the suit is pending an undertaking with sufficient surety, in an amount fixed by the court, not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00), to be void on condition that the defendant pays to the plaintiff all costs and damages which the latter recovers in the action, including damages for the loss of rents and profits.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35B-7 — NC Code / Chapter 35B / Section 35B-7
§ 35B-7. Taking testimony in another state
Status: in_force

(a) In an incompetency, guardianship, or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken.

(b) In an incompetency, guardianship, or protective proceeding, a court in this State may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. A court of this State shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

(c) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this State by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-139-6C — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-139-6C
§ 143B-139.6C. Cooling-off period for certain Department employees
Status: in_force

(a) Ineligible Vendors.--The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services shall not contract for goods or services with a vendor that employs or contracts with a person who is a former employee of the Department and uses that person in the administration of a contract with the Department.

(b) Vendor Certification.--The Secretary shall require each vendor submitting a bid or contract to certify that the vendor will not use a former employee of the Department in the administration of a contract with the Department in violation of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A violation of the provisions of this section shall void the contract.

(d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following terms mean:

(1) Administration of a contract.--The former employee's duties and responsibilities for the vendor include oversight of the performance of a contract, or authority to make decisions regarding a contract, including interpretation of a contract, development of specifications or terms of a contract, or award of a contract.

(2) Former employee of the Department.--A person who, for any period within the preceding six months, was employed as an employee or contract employee of the Department of Health and Human Services and personally participated in any of the following:

a. The award of a contract to the vendor.

b. An audit, decision, investigation, or other action affecting the vendor.

c. Regulatory or licensing decisions that applied to the vendor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89F-11 — NC Code / Chapter 89F / Section 89F-11
§ 89F-11. Examinations
Status: in_force

Examinations shall be formulated and conducted by the Board at the time and place as determined by the Board, and shall be held at least annually.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-913 — NC Code / Chapter 160D / Section 160D-913
§ 160D-913. Public buildings
Status: in_force

All local government zoning regulations are applicable to the erection, construction, and use of buildings by the State of North Carolina and its political subdivisions.

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or local law or ordinance, except as provided in Part 4 of Article 9 of this Chapter, no land owned by the State of North Carolina may be included within an overlay district or a conditional zoning district without approval of the Council of State or its delegate.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-113-39 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-113-39
§ 90-113.39. Standards for credentials
Status: in_force

The Board shall establish standards to credential substance abuse professionals. The credentialing standards of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Incorporated and the standards adopted by professional disciplines granted deemed status or their successor organizations may be used as guidelines for the Board's standards. The Board shall publish these required standards.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-8-105 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-8-105
§ 25-8-105. Notice of adverse claim
Status: reserved

(a) A person has notice of an adverse claim if:

(1) The person knows of the adverse claim;

(2) The person is aware of facts sufficient to indicate that there is a significant probability that the adverse claim exists and deliberately avoids information that would establish the existence of the adverse claim; or

(3) The person has a duty, imposed by statute or regulation, to investigate whether an adverse claim exists, and the investigation so required would establish the existence of the adverse claim.

(b) Having knowledge that a financial asset or interest therein is or has been transferred by a representative imposes no duty of inquiry into the rightfulness of a transaction and is not notice of an adverse claim. However, a person who knows that a representative has transferred a financial asset or interest therein in a transaction that is, or whose proceeds are being used, for the individual benefit of the representative or otherwise in breach of duty has notice of an adverse claim.

(c) An act or event that creates a right to immediate performance of the principal obligation represented by a security certificate or sets a date on or after which the certificate is to be presented or surrendered for redemption or exchange does not itself constitute notice of an adverse claim except in the case of a transfer more than:

(1) One year after a date set for presentment or surrender for redemption or exchange; or

(2) Six months after a date set for payment of money against presentation or surrender of the certificate if money was available for payment on that date.

(d) A purchaser of a certificated security has notice of an adverse claim if the security certificate:

(1) Whether in bearer or registered form, has been indorsed “for collection” or “for surrender” or for some other purpose not involving transfer; or

(2) Is in bearer form and has on it an unambiguous statement that it is the property of a person other than the transferor, but the mere writing of a name on the certificate is not such a statement.

(e) Filing of a financing statement under Article 9 of this Chapter is not notice of an adverse claim to a financial asset.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-187-85 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-187-85
§ 105-187.85. No local taxation
Status: in_force

A city or county may not impose a franchise, privilege, license, income, or excise tax on the severing, production, treating, processing, ownership, sale, storage, purchase, marketing, or transportation on any energy minerals produced in the State, or upon the business of severing, producing, treating, processing, owning, selling, buying, storing, marketing, or transporting such energy minerals, or upon the ownership, operation, or maintenance of plants, facilities, machinery, pipelines, and gathering lines related to the severing, production, treating, processing, ownership, storage, sale, purchase, marketing, or transportation of energy minerals. This section does not preclude the taxation of the property in accordance with Article 11 of this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-52 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-52
§ 14-52. Punishment for burglary
Status: in_force

Burglary in the first degree shall be punishable as a Class D felony, and burglary in the second degree shall be punishable as a Class G felony.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50D-1 — NC Code / Chapter 50D / Section 50D-1
§ 50D-1. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following definitions apply in this Chapter:

(1) Permanent civil no-contact order.--A permanent injunction that prohibits any contact by a respondent with the victim of a sex offense for which the respondent is convicted.

(2) Respondent.--The person who committed the sex offense.

(3) Sex offense.--Any criminal offense that requires registration under Article 27A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes .

(4) Victim.--The person against whom the sex offense was committed.