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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 36C-4-405 — NC Code / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-4-405
§ 36C-4-405. Charitable purposes
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable trust may be created for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion, the promotion of health, scientific, benevolent, literary, governmental, or municipal purposes, or other purposes the achievement of which is beneficial to the community.

(b) It is the policy of the State that a gift for charitable purposes, whether in trust or otherwise, is valid, notwithstanding the fact that the gift is made in general terms, and this section shall be construed liberally to effect this policy.

(c) No gift for charitable purposes, whether in trust or otherwise, is void or invalid because:

(1) The gift is in general terms or is uncertain as to the specific charitable purposes;

(2) When the gift is made in trust, the trustee is granted discretionary powers in the selection and designation of the beneficiaries of that charitable trust or in carrying out the purpose of that trust;

(3) The trustee or other recipient of the gift is given no specific instructions, powers, or duties as to the manner or means of carrying out those charitable purposes; or

(4) The gift contravenes any statute or rule against perpetuities.

(d) When any gift is made in general terms, the trustee or other recipient of the gift may:

(1) Select from time to time one or more specific charitable beneficiaries or purposes for which any trust or property or income is held and administered; and

(2) Determine the means to accomplish those charitable purposes, unless otherwise provided, including the creation of corporations or other legal entities for those purposes.

(e) For purposes of this section, the reference to a “ gift ” includes both inter vivos and testamentary gifts, grants, and other transfers.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 125-11-9 — NC Code / Chapter 125 / Section 125-11-9
§ 125-11.9. Powers and duties of the State Library
Status: in_force

The State Library:

(1) Shall carry out the provisions of this Article.

(2) Develop and maintain standards for depository libraries. The standards shall include the ability to receive, process, organize, retain, and make available State publications and the ability to provide reference assistance and interlibrary loan service for depository publications.

(3) Shall designate depository libraries, taking into account regional distribution and number of persons served, such that State publications will be conveniently accessible to residents in all areas of the State. The State Library may designate at least one library in each congressional district.

(4) May designate as selective depository libraries those institutions that wish to receive less than the full deposit. Selective depository libraries shall meet the same standards for reference and interlibrary loan service as full depository libraries.

(5) May enter into depository contracts with public libraries and community, technical, special, college and university libraries that meet the standards for depository eligibility adopted by the Clearinghouse.

(6) Shall determine how many copies of State publications each State agency must submit for the State depository system. The State Library may permit a State agency to submit fewer copies of a document if the State Library determines that fewer copies are adequate in light of the cost of the document and the projected public interest in the document.

(7) Shall adopt rules to administer the depository program. These rules may include the State Library's priorities and resulting schedules for collecting, maintaining, and making available State publications in various formats.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 120-27 — NC Code / Chapter 120 / Section 120-27
§ 120-27. Journals; preparation and filing by clerks of houses
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the principal clerks of the two houses of the General Assembly to hasten the preparation of their journals for the printer, so that in no case at any time shall the journal of either house of any one day's proceedings remain unprepared for the printer by the clerk for a longer period than six days after its approval, and such clerks shall, immediately after the preparation of any and every day's proceedings of their respective houses, send the same to the office of the Secretary of State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-110 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-110
§ 108A-110. Funding of protective services
Status: in_force

Any funds appropriated by counties for home health care, boarding home, nursing home, emergency assistance, medical or psychiatric evaluations, and other protective services and for the development and improvement of a system of protective services, including additional staff, may be matched by State and federal funds. Such funds shall be utilized by the county department of social services for the benefit of disabled adults in need of protective services.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 96-21 — NC Code / Chapter 96 / Section 96-21
§ 96-21. Duties concerning veterans and worker profiling
Status: in_force

The duties of the Employment Security Section include the following:

(1) To cooperate with all State and federal agencies in attempting to secure suitable employment and fair treatment for military veterans and disabled veterans.

(2) To establish and use a worker profiling system that complies with 42 U.S.C. § 503(a)(10) to identify claimants for benefits whom the Section must refer to reemployment services in accordance with that law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-522 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-522
§ 1-522. Time for bringing action
Status: in_force

All actions brought by a private relator, upon the leave of the Attorney General, to try the title to an office must be brought, and a copy of the complaint served on the defendant, within ninety days after his induction into the office to which the title is to be tried; and when it appears from the papers in the cause, or is otherwise shown to the satisfaction of the court, that the summons and complaint have not been served within ninety days, it is the duty of the judge upon motion of defendant to dismiss the action at any time before the trial, at the cost of the plaintiff.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 47F-2-117 — NC Code / Chapter 47F / Section 47F-2-117
§ 47F-2-117. Amendment of declaration
Status: in_force

(a) Except in cases of amendments that may be executed by a declarant under the terms of the declaration or by certain lot owners under G.S. 47F-2-118(b) , the declaration may be amended only by affirmative vote or written agreement signed by lot owners of lots to which at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the votes in the association are allocated, or any larger majority the declaration specifies or by the declarant if necessary for the exercise of any development right. The declaration may specify a smaller number only if all of the lots are restricted exclusively to nonresidential use.

(b) No action to challenge the validity of an amendment adopted pursuant to this section may be brought more than one year after the amendment is recorded.

(c) Every amendment to the declaration shall be recorded in every county in which any portion of the planned community is located and is effective only upon recordation.

(d) Any amendment passed pursuant to the provisions of this section or the procedures provided for in the declaration are presumed valid and enforceable.

(e) Amendments to the declaration required by this Chapter to be recorded by the association shall be prepared, executed, recorded, and certified in accordance with G.S. 47-41.01 or G.S. 47-41.02 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-122 — NC Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66-122
§ 66-122. Rights and responsibilities after cancellation
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after a prepaid entertainment contract has been cancelled in accordance with G.S. 66-121 , the seller must tender to the buyer any payments made by the buyer and any note or other evidence of indebtedness.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-32 — NC Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50-32
§ 50-32. Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension
Status: in_force

Except where paternity is at issue, in all child support cases the district court judge shall dispose of the case from filing to disposition within 60 days, except that this period may be extended for a maximum of 30 days by order of the court if:

(1) Either party or his attorney cannot be present for the hearing; or

(2) The parties have consented to an extension.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-103 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-103
§ 153A-103. Number of employees in offices of sheriff and register of deeds
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations set forth below, the board of commissioners may fix the number of salaried employees in the offices of the sheriff and the register of deeds. In exercising the authority granted by this section, the board of commissioners is subject to the following limitations:

(1) Each sheriff and register of deeds elected by the people has the exclusive right to hire, discharge, and supervise the employees in his office. However, the board of commissioners must approve the appointment by such an officer of a relative by blood or marriage of nearer kinship than first cousin or of a person who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.

(2) Each sheriff and register of deeds elected by the people is entitled to at least two deputies who shall be reasonably compensated by the county, provided that the register of deeds justifies to the Board of County Commissioners the necessity of the second deputy. Each deputy so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, approval of the board of commissioners is not required for the reappointment or continued employment of a near relative of a sheriff or register of deeds who was not related to the appointing officer at the time of initial appointment.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 77-71 — NC Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77-71
§ 77-71. Authority to create Commission; withdrawal from and dissolution of Commission
Status: in_force

The three counties may by joint resolution create the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission. Upon its creation the Commission has the powers, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon it by joint resolution, subject to the provisions of this Article. The provisions of any joint resolution may be modified, amended, or rescinded by a subsequent joint resolution. A county may unilaterally withdraw from participation as provided by any joint resolution or the provisions of this Article, once the Commission has been created, and any county may unilaterally withdraw from the Commission at the end of any budget period upon 90 days prior written notice. Upon the effectuation of the withdrawal, the Commission is dissolved, and all property of the Commission must be distributed to or divided among the three counties and any other public agency or agencies serving the Mountain Island Lake area in a manner considered equitable by the Commission by resolution adopted by it prior to dissolution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-209-91 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-209-91
§ 116-209.91. Administration of tuition grants
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority shall administer the tuition grants provided for in this Part pursuant to guidelines and procedures established by the Authority consistent with its practices for administering State-funded financial aid. The guidelines and procedures shall include an application process and schedule, notification and disbursement procedures, standards for reporting, and standards for return of tuition grants when a student withdraws. The Authority shall not approve any grant until it receives proper certification from the appropriate constituent institution that the student applying for the grant is an eligible student. Upon receipt of the certification, the Authority shall remit, at the times it prescribes, the tuition grant to the constituent institution on behalf, and to the credit, of the student. In the event a student on whose behalf a tuition grant has been paid is not enrolled in an undergraduate program and carrying a minimum academic load as of the tenth classroom day following the beginning of the school term for which the tuition grant was paid, the constituent institution shall refund the full amount of the tuition grant to the Authority.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amount of the grant awarded to a student shall cover the tuition cost at the constituent institution in which the student is enrolled. No tuition grant awarded to a student under this section shall exceed the cost of attendance at a constituent institution for which the student is enrolled.

(c) If a student, who is eligible for a tuition grant under this section, also receives a scholarship or other grant covering the cost of attendance at the constituent institution for which the tuition grant is awarded, then the amount of the tuition grant shall be reduced by an appropriate amount determined by the Authority so that the total amount of scholarships and grants received by the student does not exceed the cost of attendance for the institution. The cost of attendance shall be determined by the Authority for each constituent institution.

(d) In the event there are not sufficient funds to provide each eligible student who has applied in accordance with the application process and the schedule established by the Authority with a full tuition grant as provided by this Part, each eligible student shall receive a pro rata share of funds available for the academic year covered by the appropriation in the preceding fiscal year.

(e) The Authority may use up to five percent (5%) of the funds appropriated each year for tuition grants under this Part for administrative costs.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-99-1 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-99-1
§ 153A-99.1. County verification of employee work authorization
Status: in_force

(a) Counties Must Use E-Verify.--Each county shall register and participate in E-Verify to verify the work authorization of new employees hired to work in the United States.

(b) E-Verify Defined.--As used in this section, the term “ E-Verify ” means the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law.

(c) Nondiscrimination.--This section shall be enforced without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-68-35 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-68-35
§ 58-68-35. Prohibiting discrimination against individual participants and beneficiaries based on health status
Status: in_force

(a) In Eligibility To Enroll.--

(1) In general.--Subject to subdivision (2) of this subsection, a group health insurer shall not establish rules for eligibility, including continued eligibility, of any individual to enroll under the terms of the health insurer's plan based on any of the following health status-related factors in relation to the individual or a dependent of the individual:

a. Health status.

b. Medical condition (including both physical and mental illnesses).

c. Claims experience.

d. Receipt of health care.

e. Medical history.

f. Genetic information.

g. Evidence of insurability (including conditions arising out of acts of domestic violence).

h. Disability.

(2) No application to benefits or exclusions.--To the extent consistent with G.S. 58-68-30, subdivision (1) of this subsection shall not be construed:

a. To require a group health insurance plan to provide particular benefits other than those provided under the terms of the plan, or

b. To prevent the plan from establishing limitations or restrictions on the amount, level, extent, or nature of the benefits or coverage for similarly situated individuals enrolled in the plan.

(3) Construction.--For the purposes of subdivision (1) of this subsection, rules for eligibility to enroll under a plan include rules defining any applicable waiting periods for the enrollment.

(b) In Premium Contributions.--

(1) In general.--A group health insurance plan shall not require any individual (as a condition of enrollment or continued enrollment under the plan) to pay a premium or contribution that is greater than the premium or contribution for a similarly situated individual enrolled in the plan on the basis of any health status-related factor in relation to the individual or to an individual enrolled under the plan as a dependent of individual.

(2) Construction.--Nothing in subdivision (1) of this subsection shall be construed:

a. To restrict the amount that an employer may be charged for coverage under a group health insurance plan; or

b. To prevent a group health insurer from establishing premium discounts or modifying otherwise applicable copayments or deductibles in return for adherence to programs of health promotion and disease prevention.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-9 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-9
§ 116-9. Meetings of Board of Governors
Status: in_force

The Board of Governors shall meet at stated times established by the Board, but not less frequently than six times a year. The Board of Governors shall also meet with the State Board of Education and the State Board of Community Colleges at least once a year to discuss educational matters of mutual interest and to recommend to the General Assembly such policies as are appropriate to encourage the improvement of public education at every level in this State; these joint meetings shall be hosted by the three Boards according to the schedule set out in G.S. 115C-11(b1) . A quorum for the conduct of business shall consist of a majority of the members.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162A-85-1 — NC Code / Chapter 162A / Section 162A-85-1
§ 162A-85.1. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions.--As used in this Article, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Board of commissioners. -- The duly elected board of commissioners of the county or counties in which a metropolitan water and sewerage district shall be created under the provisions of this Article.

(2) City council or Council. -- The duly elected city council of any municipality.

(3) Cost.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(4) District.--A metropolitan water and sewerage district created under the provisions of this Article.

(5) District board.--A water and sewerage district board established under the provisions of this Article.

(6) General obligation bonds.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(7) Governing body.--As defined in G.S. 162A-32 .

(8) Person.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(9) Political subdivision.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(10) Revenue bonds.--Any bonds the principal of and the interest on which are payable solely from revenues of a water and sewerage system or systems.

(11) Revenues.--All moneys received by a district from, in connection with, or as a result of its ownership or operation of a water and sewerage system, including moneys received from the United States of America, or any agency thereof, pursuant to an agreement with the district board pertaining to the water and sewerage system, if deemed advisable by the district board.

(12) Sewage.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(13) Sewage disposal system.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(14) Sewerage system.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(15) Sewers.--As defined in G.S. 162A-65 .

(16) Water distribution system.--As defined in G.S. 162A-32 .

(17) Water system.--As defined in G.S. 162A-32 .

(18) Water treatment or purification plant.--As defined in G.S. 162A-32 .

(b) Description of Boundaries.--Whenever this Article requires the boundaries of an area be described, it shall be sufficient if the boundaries are described in a manner which conveys an understanding of the location of the land and may be by any of the following:

(1) By reference to a clearly identified map recorded in the appropriate register of deeds office.

(2) By metes and bounds.

(3) By general description referring to natural boundaries, boundaries of political subdivisions, or boundaries of particular tracts or parcels of land.

(4) Any combination of the foregoing.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-412-8 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-412-8
§ 130A-412.8. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to G.S. 130A-412.10 , a donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under G.S. 130A-412.6 may amend or revoke an anatomical gift by:

(1) A record signed by:

a. The donor;

b. The other person; or

c. Subject to subsection (b) of this section, another individual acting at the direction of the donor or the other person if the donor or other person is physically unable to sign; or

(2) A later-executed document of gift that amends or revokes a previous anatomical gift or portion of an anatomical gift, either expressly or by inconsistency.

(b) A record signed pursuant to sub-subdivision c. of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this section must:

(1) Be witnessed by at least two adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the donor or the other person; and

(2) State that it has been signed and witnessed as provided in subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(c) Subject to G.S. 130A-412.10 , a donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under G.S. 130A-412.6 may revoke an anatomical gift by the destruction or cancellation of the document of gift, or the portion of the document of gift used to make the gift, with the intent to revoke the gift.

(d) A donor may amend or revoke an anatomical gift that was not made in a will by any form of communication during a terminal illness or injury addressed to at least two adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness.

(e) A donor who makes an anatomical gift in a will may amend or revoke the gift in the manner provided for amendment or revocation of wills or as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54-66 — NC Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-66
§ 54-66. Collaterals deposited with State Treasurer
Status: in_force

All mortgages pledged to secure the payment of the bonds issued hereunder shall be deposited and left with the State Treasurer. The land mortgage association may, with the approval of the State Treasurer, remove such mortgages from the custody of the State Treasurer, substituting in place thereof other of its mortgages, or money or State of North Carolina bonds or certificates of deposit, endorsed in blank, issued by State or national banks located in North Carolina, farm mortgage bonds issued under the provisions of the Federal Farm Loan Act approved July 17, 1916, or obligations of the United States government, in an amount equal to or greater than the amount unpaid upon the notes secured by the mortgages withdrawn.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-1066 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-1066
§ 106-1066. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Article:

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(2) “ Department ” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(3) “ North Carolina Sweetpotato Quality and Branding Advisory Council ” means the advisory council established pursuant to G.S. 106-1070 .

(4) “ Person ” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-3-55 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-3-55
§ 58-3-55. Must not pay death benefits in services
Status: in_force

No insurance company now doing business in this State or that may hereafter be authorized to do business in this State issuing contracts providing benefits in the event of death shall issue any contract providing for the payment of benefits in merchandise or service to be rendered to such policyholder or his beneficiary.