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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-121-2 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-121-2
§ 20-121.2. Operation of a neighborhood occupantless vehicle on certain roadways; regulations; equipment requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization.--A neighborhood occupantless vehicle may operate on streets and highways with the following restrictions:

(1) A neighborhood occupantless vehicle may be operated only on streets and highways where the posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour or less.

(2) A neighborhood occupantless vehicle must be operated in the right-hand travel lane or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the street or highway, except when preparing for a left turn.

(3) On a highway with two travel lanes, a neighborhood occupantless vehicle must turn off the roadway to a controlled stop as soon as practicable and when it is safe to do so to allow faster moving vehicles to pass when passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions and there are five or more vehicles immediately behind the neighborhood occupantless vehicle.

(b) Equipment Exemptions.--A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively and at all times by an automated driving system shall not be subject to any State law or regulation requiring the installation, maintenance, or inspection of vehicle equipment that relates to or supports motor vehicle operation by a human driver, but is not necessary for operation by an automated driving system alone. “Automated driving system” is defined in G.S. 20-400 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 135-22 — NC Code / Chapter 135 / Section 135-22
§ 135-22. Contributions by State employees
Status: in_force

(a) Every employee of the State whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under G.S. 135-21 shall be required to pay for the period of such coverage, into the contribution fund established by G.S. 135-24 , contributions, with respect to wages (as defined in G.S. 135-20 ), equal to the amount of the employee tax which would be imposed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act if such services constituted employment within the meaning of that act. Such liability shall arise in consideration of the employee's retention in the service of the State, or his entry upon such service, after the enactment of this Article.

(b) The contribution imposed by this section shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution.

(c) If more or less than the correct amount of the contribution imposed by this section is paid or deducted with respect to any remuneration, proper adjustments, or refund if adjustment is impracticable, shall be made, without interest, in such manner and at such times as the State agency shall prescribe.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-301 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-301
§ 105-301. Place for listing real property
Status: in_force

All taxable real property that is not required by this Subchapter to be appraised originally by the Department of Revenue shall be listed in the county in which it is situated. If all or part of the real property is situated within the boundaries of a municipal corporation, this fact shall be specified on the abstract as required by G.S. 105-309 . Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with the provisions of G.S. 105-326 through 105-328 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-125 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-125
§ 14-125. Forgery of bank notes and other instruments by connecting genuine parts
Status: in_force

If any person shall fraudulently connect together different parts of two or more bank notes, or other genuine instruments, in such a manner as to produce another note or instrument, with intent to pass all of them as genuine, the same shall be deemed a forgery, and the instrument so produced a forged note, or forged instrument, in like manner as if each of them had been falsely made or forged.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1022 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-1022
§ 15A-1022. Advising defendant of consequences of guilty plea; informed choice; factual basis for plea; admission of guilt not required
Status: in_force

(a) Except in the case of corporations or in misdemeanor cases in which there is a waiver of appearance under G.S. 15A-1011(a)(3) , a superior court judge may not accept a plea of guilty or no contest from the defendant without first addressing him personally and:

(1) Informing him that he has a right to remain silent and that any statement he makes may be used against him;

(2) Determining that he understands the nature of the charge;

(3) Informing him that he has a right to plead not guilty;

(4) Informing him that by his plea he waives his right to trial by jury and his right to be confronted by the witnesses against him;

(5) Determining that the defendant, if represented by counsel, is satisfied with his representation;

(6) Informing him of the maximum possible sentence on the charge for the class of offense for which the defendant is being sentenced, including that possible from consecutive sentences, and of the mandatory minimum sentence, if any, on the charge; and

(7) Informing him that if he is not a citizen of the United States of America, a plea of guilty or no contest may result in deportation, the exclusion from admission to this country, or the denial of naturalization under federal law.

(b) By inquiring of the prosecutor and defense counsel and the defendant personally, the judge must determine whether there were any prior plea discussions, whether the parties have entered into any arrangement with respect to the plea and the terms thereof, and whether any improper pressure was exerted in violation of G.S. 15A-1021(b) . The judge may not accept a plea of guilty or no contest from a defendant without first determining that the plea is a product of informed choice.

(c) The judge may not accept a plea of guilty or no contest without first determining that there is a factual basis for the plea. This determination may be based upon information including but not limited to:

(1) A statement of the facts by the prosecutor.

(2) A written statement of the defendant.

(3) An examination of the presentence report.

(4) Sworn testimony, which may include reliable hearsay.

(5) A statement of facts by the defense counsel.

(d) The judge may accept the defendant's plea of no contest even though the defendant does not admit that he is in fact guilty if the judge is nevertheless satisfied that there is a factual basis for the plea. The judge must advise the defendant that if he pleads no contest he will be treated as guilty whether or not he admits guilt.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115D-58-13 — NC Code / Chapter 115D / Section 115D-58-13
§ 115D-58.13. Vending facilities
Status: in_force

Moneys received by an institution on account of operation of vending facilities shall be deposited, budgeted, appropriated, and expended in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-118 — NC Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66-118
§ 66-118. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) “Contract cost” means the total consideration paid by a buyer pursuant to a contract including but not limited to:

a. Any initiation or nonrecurring fee charged;

b. All periodic fees required by the contract;

c. All dues or maintenance fees; and

d. All finance charges, time-price differentials, interest, and other similar fees and charges.

(2) “Contract duration” means the total period of use allowed by a buyer's contract, including months or time periods that are called “free” or “bonus” or that are described in any other terms suggesting that they are provided free of charge.

(3) “Prepaid entertainment contract” means any contract in which:

a. The buyer of a service pays for or is obligated to pay for service prior to the buyer's receipt of or enjoyment of any or all of the services;

b. The seller is other than a licensed nonprofit school, college, or university; the State or any subdivision thereof; or a nonprofit religious, ethnic, or community organization; and

c. The services to be performed are related to any one of the following:

1. Dance lessons or facilities, or any related services or events;

2. Matching, dating, or social club services or facilities, including any service represented as providing names of, introduction to, or opportunity to meet members of the opposite sex;

3. Martial arts training;

4. Health or athletic club services or facilities.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-1-2 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-1-2
§ 58-1-2. Insurance secondary sources not authoritative
Status: in_force

A secondary source on insurance in any legal treatise, scholarly publication, textbook, or other explanatory text does not constitute the law or public policy of the State and is not authoritative if the secondary source purports to create, eliminate, expand, or restrict a cause of action, right, or remedy or if it conflicts with:

(1) The Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of North Carolina;

(2) The General Statutes;

(3) North Carolina case law precedent; or

(4) Other common law that may have been adopted by North Carolina courts.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-10 — NC Code / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-10
§ 44A-10. Effective date of claim of lien on real property
Status: in_force

A claim of lien on real property granted by this Article shall relate to and take effect from the time of the first furnishing of labor or materials at the site of the improvement by the person claiming the claim of lien on real property.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53-379 — NC Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53-379
§ 53-379. Notice of seizure; bar to attachment of liens
Status: in_force

When the Commissioner takes possession of any State trust company under G.S. 53-377 or G.S. 53-378 , the Commissioner shall, within 48 hours, file with the clerk of the superior court in the county where the principal office of the State trust company is located a notice of the action which shall state the reason for the action, and which shall be deemed the equivalent of a summons and complaint against the State trust company in an action in the superior court except that it shall not be necessary to serve the notice. The taking possession of any State trust company shall be effective on the date when the authority is first exercised and from and after that time all assets and property of the State trust company, of whatever nature, shall be deemed to be in possession of the Commissioner, and the exercise of the authority shall operate as a bar to any attachment or other legal proceeding against the State trust company or its assets. After the Commissioner's exercise of authority, no lien shall attach in any manner binding or affecting any of the assets of the State trust company, and every purported transfer or assignment made thereafter by the State trust company, or by its authority, of the whole or any part of its assets, shall be null and void; and the Commissioner shall be substituted in place of the State trust company in any civil actions or proceedings pending at the time of the exercise of the authority.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 43-2 — NC Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-2
§ 43-2. Proceedings in rem; vests title
Status: in_force

The proceedings under any petition for the registration of land, and all proceedings in the court in relation to registered land, shall be proceedings in rem against the land, and the decrees of the court shall operate directly on the land, and vest and establish title thereto in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-873 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-873
§ 106-873. Procedure for acquisition of delinquent tax lands from counties
Status: in_force

In the carrying out of the provisions of G.S. 106-872 , the several boards of county commissioners shall furnish forthwith on written request of the Department a complete list of all properties acquired by the county under tax sale and which have remained unredeemed for a period of two years or more. On receipt of this list, the Commissioner shall have the lands examined and, if any one or more of these properties is in the Commissioner's judgment suitable for the purposes set forth in G.S. 106-872 , request shall be made to the county commissioners for the acquisition of such land by the Department at a price not to exceed the actual amount of taxes due without penalties. On receipt of this request, the county commissioners shall make permanent transfer of such tract or tracts of land to the Department through fee-simple deed or other legal transfer, said deed to be approved by the Attorney General of North Carolina, and shall then receive payment from the Department as above outlined.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-210-93 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-210-93
§ 90-210.93. Free services; failure to make proper assessments, etc., made a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person or persons who offer free funeral services or free embalming, free ambulance service or any other thing free of charge, acting for any burial association, directly or indirectly, or who so acting shall in any way fail to assess for the amount needed to pay death losses and allowable expenses, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-58-5 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-58-5
§ 20-58.5. Duration of security interest in favor of corporations which dissolve or become inactive
Status: in_force

Any security interest recorded in favor of a corporation which, since the recording of such security interest, has dissolved or become inactive for any reason, and which remains of record as a security interest of such corporation for a period of more than three years from the date of such dissolution or becoming inactive, shall become null and void and of no further force and effect.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 120-70-143 — NC Code / Chapter 120 / Section 120-70-143
§ 120-70.143. Additional powers
Status: in_force

The Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee, while in discharge of official duties, shall have access to any paper or document and may compel the attendance of any State official or employee before the Committee or secure any evidence under G.S. 120-19 . In addition, G.S. 120-19.1 through G.S. 120-19.4 shall apply to the proceedings of the Committee as if it were a joint committee of the General Assembly.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-60-135 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-60-135
§ 58-60-135. Standards for the disclosure document and buyer's guide
Status: in_force

(a) Where the application for an annuity contract is taken in a face-to-face meeting, the applicant, at or before the time of application, shall be given both the disclosure document described in G.S. 58-60-140 and a copy of the buyer's guide.

(b) Where the application for an annuity contract is taken by means other than in a face-to-face meeting, the applicant shall be sent both the disclosure document and the buyer's guide no later than five business days after the completed application is received by the insurer.

(1) With respect to an application received as a result of a direct solicitation through the mail:

a. Providing a buyer's guide in a mailing inviting prospective applicants to apply for an annuity contract shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement that the buyer's guide be provided no later than five business days after receipt of the application.

b. Providing a disclosure document in a mailing inviting a prospective applicant to apply for an annuity contract shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement that the disclosure document be provided no later than five business days after receipt of the application.

(2) With respect to an application received via the Internet:

a. Taking reasonable steps to make the buyer's guide available for viewing and printing on the insurer's Web site shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement that the buyer's guide be provided no later than five business days after receipt of the application.

b. Taking reasonable steps to make the disclosure document available for viewing and printing on the insurer's Web site shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement that the disclosure document be provided no later than five business days after receipt of the application.

(3) A solicitation for an annuity contract provided in other than a face-to-face meeting shall include a statement that the proposed applicant may contact the Department for a free annuity buyer's guide. In lieu of the foregoing statement, an insurer may include a statement that the prospective applicant may contact the insurer for a free annuity buyer's guide.

(c) Where the buyer's guide and disclosure document are not provided at or before the time of application, a free-look period of no less than 15 days shall be provided for the applicant to return the annuity contract without penalty. This free-look period shall run concurrently with any other free-look period provided under State law or regulation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 98-6 — NC Code / Chapter 98 / Section 98-6
§ 98-6. Establishing contents of will, where original and copy destroyed
Status: reserved

Any person desirous of establishing the contents of a will destroyed as aforesaid, there being no copy thereof, may file a petition in the office of the clerk of the superior court, setting forth the entire contents thereof, according to the best of the person's knowledge, information and belief. All persons having an interest under the same shall be made parties, and if the truth of such petition is denied, the issues of fact shall be transferred to the superior court for trial by a jury, whether the will was recorded, and if so recorded, the contents thereof, and the declarations of the judge shall be recorded as the will of the testator. Any devisee is a competent witness as to the contents of every part of said will, except such as may concern his own interest in the same.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 146-47 — NC Code / Chapter 146 / Section 146-47
§ 146-47. Change of county line before grant issued or registered
Status: in_force

All grants issued on entries for lands which were entered in one county, and before the issuing of the grants therefor or the registration of the grants, by the change of former county lines or the establishment of new lines, the lands so entered were placed in a county or in counties different from that in which they were situated, and the grants were registered in the county where the entries were made, shall be good and valid, and the registration of the grant shall have the same force and effect as if they had been registered in the county where the lands were situated. All persons claiming under and by such grants may have them, or a certified copy of the same, from the office of the Secretary of State, or from the office of the register of deeds when they had been erroneously registered, recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county or counties where the lands lie, and such registration shall have the same force and effect as if the grants had been duly registered in such county or counties.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-153 — NC Code / Chapter 15 / Section 15-153
§ 15-153. Bill or warrant not quashed for informality
Status: in_force

Every criminal proceeding by warrant, indictment, information, or impeachment is sufficient in form for all intents and purposes if it express the charge against the defendant in a plain, intelligible, and explicit manner; and the same shall not be quashed, nor the judgment thereon stayed, by reason of any informality or refinement, if in the bill or proceeding, sufficient matter appears to enable the court to proceed to judgment.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-50A-25 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-50A-25
§ 58-50A-25. Solvency requirements
Status: in_force

No insurer shall deliver or issue for delivery a group health plan to a sponsoring association or an employer member of a sponsoring association unless the sponsoring association meets all of the following solvency requirements:

(1) Has been established and maintained in good faith for a period of at least three years.

(2) Has at the outset a minimum of 500 individuals eligible for coverage pursuant to G.S. 58-50A-15(a) .

(3) Requires employer members to offer group health coverage to all individuals eligible for coverage under G.S. 58-50A-15(a) for a period of at least one year.

(4) Maintains a minimum net worth equal to at least one month's premium, which must be held in trust and separate from the sponsoring association's operating assets. This amount shall be adjusted at the beginning of each policy period.

(5) Maintains at all times an adequate plan for protection against insolvency that is acceptable to the Commissioner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-168-7 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-168-7
§ 106-168.7. Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Upon certification in accordance with G.S. 105-168.6 , the Commissioner shall issue a license to the applicant to conduct rendering operations as specified in the application. A license shall be valid until revoked for cause as hereinafter provided.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54B-48-1 — NC Code / Chapter 54B / Section 54B-48-1
§ 54B-48.1. Title
Status: in_force

This Article shall be known and may be cited as the North Carolina Regional Reciprocal Savings and Loan Acquisition Act.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-189-2 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-189-2
§ 106-189.2. Sale of immature apples
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Board of Agriculture shall adopt requirements for apple grade standards. The apple grade standards shall include the requirements for maturity of the United States standards for grades of apples and may employ the use of the refractometer to determine the sugar content and maturity of apples and the pressure test to determine the maturity of apples. All apples sold, offered for sale, or shipped into this State shall meet these requirements.

(b) Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be punished only by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Each day on which apples are sold or offered for sale in violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a separate violation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-17-1 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-17-1
§ 159-17.1. Vending facilities
Status: in_force

Moneys received by a public authority, special district, or unit of local government on account of operation of vending facilities shall be deposited, budgeted, appropriated, and expended in accordance with the provisions of this Article.