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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-613 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-613
§ 160A-613. Funds
Status: reserved

(a) The establishment and operation of an Authority are governmental functions and constitute a public purpose, and the State of North Carolina and any unit of local government may appropriate funds to support the establishment and operation of the Authority. The State of North Carolina and any unit of local government may also dedicate, sell, convey, donate or lease any of their interests in any property to the Authority. An authority may apply for grants from the State of North Carolina, or from the United States or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof. The Department of Transportation may allocate to an authority any funds appropriated for public transportation, or any funds whose use is not restricted by law.

(b) Repealed by S.L. 2010-95, § 41, eff. July 17, 2010 .

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of G.S. 159-18 , the Board of Trustees may accumulate moneys from any source authorized by this Article or by Article 50 of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes in a capital reserve fund for any authorized purpose of the Authority. Notwithstanding any provision of G.S. 159-19 or G.S. 159-22 , the Board of Trustees may, by amendment to the resolution establishing a capital reserve fund, withdraw moneys accumulated in a fund for noncapital purposes if the capital outlay purpose for which the fund was created is no longer viable, as determined by a majority of the Board of Trustees. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the provisions of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes shall control the establishment of capital reserve funds by the Authority.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-708 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-708
§ 106-708. Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this Article, the following words, terms and phrases are defined as follows:

(1) “Animal” means all birds and mammals, other than man, to which biologics may be administered.

(2) “Biologics” means preparations made from living organisms and their products, including serums, vaccines, antigens and antitoxins which are used for the treatment or prevention of diseases in animals other than humans, or in the diagnosis of diseases.

(3) “Board” means the North Carolina Board of Agriculture.

(4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(5) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-38 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-38
§ 159-38. Local units authorized to accept their bonds in payment of certain claims and judgments
Status: in_force

Any unit of local government or public authority may accept its own bonds, at par, in settlement of any claim or judgment that it may have against any person, firm, corporation, or association due to funds held in an insolvent bank, trust company, or savings and loan association.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-61-6 — NC Code / Chapter 97 / Section 97-61-6
§ 97-61.6. Hearing after third examination and report; compensation for disability and death from asbestosis or silicosis
Status: in_force

After receipt by the employer and employee of the advisory medical committee's third report, the Industrial Commission, unless it has approved an agreement between the employee and employer, shall set a final hearing in the cause, at which it shall receive all competent evidence bearing on the cause, and shall make a final disposition of the case, determining what compensation, if any, the employee is entitled to receive in addition to the 104 weeks already received.

Where the incapacity for work resulting from asbestosis or silicosis is found to be total, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, to the injured employee during such total disability a weekly compensation in accordance with G.S. 97-29 .

When the incapacity for work resulting from asbestosis or silicosis is partial, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, to the affected employee, a weekly compensation equal to sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2 / 3 %) of the difference between his average weekly wages at the time of his last injurious exposure, and the average weekly wages which he is able to earn thereafter, but not more than the amount established annually to be effective October 1 as provided in G.S. 97-29 , a week, and provided that the total compensation so paid shall not exceed a period of 196 weeks, in addition to the 104 weeks for which the employee has already been compensated.

Provided, however, should death result from asbestosis or silicosis within two years from the date of last exposure, or should death result from asbestosis or silicosis, or from a secondary infection or diseases developing from asbestosis or silicosis within 350 weeks from the date of last exposure and while the employee is entitled to compensation for disablement due to asbestosis or silicosis, either partial or total, then in either of these events, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid compensation in accordance with G.S. 97-38 .

Provided further that if the employee has asbestosis or silicosis and dies from any other cause, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid by one of the methods set forth in G.S. 97-38 compensation for any remaining portion of the 104 weeks specified in G.S. 97-61.5 for which the employee has not previously been paid compensation, and in addition shall pay compensation for such number of weeks as the percentage of disability of the employee bears to 196 weeks. If the employee was totally disabled as a result of asbestosis or silicosis, compensation shall be paid for any remaining portion of the 104 weeks specified in G.S. 97-61.5 for which the employee has not previously been paid compensation, and in addition shall be paid for an additional 300 weeks.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-9-1 — NC Code / Chapter 95 / Section 95-9-1
§ 95-9.1. Notice of employer's rights during farm inspections
Status: in_force

The Department of Labor shall, in consultation with farm organizations and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, prepare a notice to be delivered to the employer, at the beginning of an inspection of any premises engaged in agricultural employment in this State. The notice shall advise the employer of any rights or recourse to which the employer and employees are entitled under State or federal law in connection with any inspection of the employer's premises or operation conducted by the Department of Labor. The Department shall deliver the notice to the employer at the beginning of an inspection of premises used for agricultural employment. For purposes of this section, the term “agricultural employment” shall have the same meaning as defined in G.S. 95-223(1) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-213-9 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-213-9
§ 163-213.9. National committee to be notified of provisions under this Article
Status: in_force

It shall be the responsibility of the State chairman of each political party, qualified under the laws of this State, to notify his party's national committee no later than January 30 of each year in which such presidential preference primary shall be conducted of the provisions contained under this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-492 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-492
§ 160A-492. Human relations, community action and manpower development programs
Status: in_force

The governing body of any city, town, or county is hereby authorized to undertake, and to expend tax or nontax funds for, human relations, community action and manpower development programs. In undertaking and engaging in such programs, the governing body may enter into contracts with and accept loans and grants from the State or federal governments. The governing body may appoint such human relations, community action and manpower development committees or boards and citizens' committees, as it may deem necessary in carrying out such programs and activities, and may authorize the employment of personnel by such committees or boards, and may establish their duties, responsibilities, and powers. The cities and counties may jointly undertake any program or activity which they are authorized to undertake by this section. The expenses of undertaking and engaging in the human relations, community action and manpower development programs and activities authorized by this section are necessary expenses for which funds derived from taxation may be expended without the necessity of prior approval of the voters.

For the purposes of this section, a “human relations program” is one devoted to (i) the study of problems in the area of human relations, (ii) the promotion of equality of opportunity for all citizens, (iii) the promotion of understanding, respect and goodwill among all citizens, (iv) the provision of channels of communication among the races, (v) dispute resolution, (vi) encouraging the employment of qualified people without regard to race, or (vii) encouraging youth to become better trained and qualified for employment.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-2-407 — NC Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2-407
§ 48-2-407. Filing proof of service
Status: in_force

Proof of service of notice on each person entitled to receive notice under this Part, or a certified copy of each waiver of notice, must be filed with the court before the hearing on the adoption begins.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1344 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1344
§ 143B-1344. Legacy applications
Status: in_force

Participating agency legacy applications shall be moved to the Department once a detailed plan is coordinated and in place for the successful transition of a specific application to the Department. The Department shall identify situations where multiple agencies are using legacy systems with similar capabilities and shall prepare plans to consolidate these systems.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-437-010 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-437-010
§ 143B-437.010. Agrarian growth zone designation
Status: in_force

(a) Agrarian Growth Zone Defined.--An agrarian growth zone is an area that meets all of the following conditions:

(1) It is comprised of one or more contiguous census tracts, census block groups, or both, in the most recent federal decennial census.

(2) All of the area is located in whole within a county that has no municipality with a population in excess of 10,000.

(3) Every census tract and census block group that comprises the area either has more than twenty percent (20%) of its population below the poverty level or is adjacent to another census tract or census block group in the zone that has more than twenty percent (20%) of its population below the poverty level according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(4) The zone as a whole has more than twenty percent (20%) of its population below the poverty level according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(b) Limitation and Designation.--The area of a county that is included in one or more agrarian growth zones shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total area of the county. Upon application of a county, the Secretary of Commerce shall make a written determination whether an area is an agrarian growth zone that satisfies the conditions of subsection (a) of this section. The application shall include all of the information listed in this subsection. A determination under this section is effective until December 31 of the year following the year in which the determination is made. The Department of Commerce shall publish annually a list of all agrarian growth zones with a description of their boundaries.

(1) A map showing the census tracts and block groups that would comprise the zone.

(2) A detailed description of the boundaries of the area that would comprise the zone.

(3) A certification regarding the size of the proposed zone.

(4) Detailed census information on the county and the proposed zone.

(5) A resolution of the board of county commissioners requesting the designation of the area as an agrarian growth zone.

(6) Any other material required by the Secretary of Commerce.

(c) Parcel of Property Partially in Agrarian Growth Zone.--For the purposes of this section, a parcel of property that is located partially within an agrarian growth zone is considered entirely within the zone if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) At least fifty percent (50%) of the parcel is located within the zone.

(2) The parcel was in existence and under common ownership prior to the most recent federal decennial census.

(3) The parcel is a portion of land made up of one or more tracts or tax parcels of land that is surrounded by a continuous perimeter boundary.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-9-518 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-9-518
§ 25-9-518. Claim concerning inaccurate or wrongfully filed record
Status: in_force

(a) Statement With Respect to Record Indexed Under Person's Name.--A person may file in the filing office an information statement with respect to a record indexed there under the person's name if the person believes that the record is inaccurate or was wrongfully filed.

(b) Contents of Statement Under Subsection (a).--An information statement under subsection (a) of this section must:

(1) Identify the record to which it relates by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates;

(2) Indicate that it is an information statement; and

(3) Provide the basis for the person's belief that the record is inaccurate and indicate the manner in which the person believes the record should be amended to cure any inaccuracy or provide the basis for the person's belief that the record was wrongfully filed. An information statement that is subject to the provisions of subsection (b1) of this section shall include a written certification, under oath, by the person that the contents of the information statement are true and accurate to the best of the person's knowledge.

(b1) In the case of an information statement alleging that a previously filed record was wrongfully filed and that it should have been rejected under G.S. 25-9-516(b)(8) , the Secretary of State shall, without undue delay, determine whether the contested record was wrongfully filed and should have been rejected. In order to determine whether the record was wrongfully filed, the Secretary of State may require the person filing the information statement and the secured party to provide any additional relevant information requested by the Secretary of State, including an original or a copy of any security agreement that is related to the record. If the Secretary of State finds that the record was wrongfully filed and should have been rejected under G.S. 25-9-516(b)(8) , the Secretary of State shall cancel the record and it shall be void and of no effect.

(b2) Statement by Secured Party of Record.--A person may file in the filing office an information statement with respect to a record filed there if the person is a secured party of record with respect to the financing statement to which the record relates and believes that the person that filed the record was not entitled to do so under G.S. 25-9-509(d) .

(b3) Contents of Statement Under Subsection (b2).--An information statement under subsection (b2) of this section must:

(1) Identify the record to which it relates by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates;

(2) Indicate that it is an information statement; and

(3) Provide the basis for the person's belief that the person that filed the record was not entitled to do so under G.S. 25-9-509(d) .

(c) Record not affected by information statement.--The filing of an information statement does not affect the effectiveness of an initial financing statement or other filed record.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 36C-8-804 — NC Code / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-8-804
§ 36C-8-804. Prudent administration
Status: in_force

A trustee shall administer the trust as a prudent person would, by considering the purposes, terms, distributional requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-229-12 — NC Code / Chapter 95 / Section 95-229-12
§ 95-229.12. Application
Status: in_force

Nothing in this Article shall relieve any person from complying with any safety rule, regulation, or statute not imposed by this Article. A violation of this Article shall not constitute negligence or contributory negligence, nor give rise to any cause of action based upon injury to persons or property. An action may be brought by an owner or operator of a high-voltage line to recover the cost of precautionary safety arrangements or for damage to its facilities. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to alter, amend, restrict, or limit the liability of any person for violation of that person's duty under law; nor shall any person be relieved from liability as a result of violations of standards under existing law where such violations of existing standards of care are found to be a cause of damage to property, personal injury, or death.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-15-11 — NC Code / Chapter 28A / Section 28A-15-11
§ 28A-15-11. Debt due from personal representative not discharged by appointment
Status: in_force

The appointment of any person as personal representative does not discharge any debt or demand due from such person to the decedent.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-950 — NC Code / Chapter 160D / Section 160D-950
§ 160D-950. Demolition by neglect to contributing structures outside local historic districts
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding G.S. 160D-949 or any other provision of law, the governing board may apply its demolition-by-neglect regulations to contributing structures located outside the local historic district within an adjacent central business district. The governing board may modify and revise its demolition-by-neglect regulations as necessary to implement this section and to further its intent. This section is applicable to any local government provided such local government (i) has designated portions of the central business district and its adjacent historic district as an Urban Progress Zone as defined in G.S. 143B-437.09 and (ii) is recognized by the State Historic Preservation Office and the U.S. Department of the Interior as a Certified Local Government in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended by 16 U.S.C. § 470, et seq., and the applicable federal regulations 36 C.F.R. Part 61 , but is located in a county that has not received the same certification.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-158-2 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-158-2
§ 20-158.2. Control of vehicles on Turnpike System
Status: in_force

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority may control vehicles at appropriate places by erecting traffic control devices to collect tolls.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-279-36 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-279-36
§ 20-279.36. Past application of Article
Status: in_force

This Article shall not apply with respect to any accident, or judgment arising therefrom, or violation of the motor vehicle laws of this State, occurring prior to January 1, 1954.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-499 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-499
§ 105-499. Form of ballot
Status: in_force

(a) The form of the question to be presented on a ballot for a special election concerning the additional taxes authorized by this Article shall be: “FOR one-half percent ( 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes in addition to the current one and one-half percent (1 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes” or “AGAINST one-half percent ( 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes in addition to the current one and one-half percent (1 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes.”

(b) The form of the question to be presented on a ballot for a special election concerning the repeal of any additional taxes levied pursuant to this Article shall be: “FOR repeal of the additional one-half percent ( 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes, thus reducing local sales and use taxes to one and one-half percent (1 1 / 2 %)” or “AGAINST repeal of the additional one-half percent ( 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes, thus reducing local sales and use taxes to one and one-half percent (1 1 / 2 %).”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-14-07 — NC Code / Chapter 55A / Section 55A-14-07
§ 55A-14-07. Known claims against dissolved corporation
Status: in_force

(a) A dissolved corporation may dispose of the known claims against it by following the procedure described in this section.

(b) The dissolved corporation shall notify its known claimants in writing of the dissolution at any time after its effective date. The written notice shall:

(1) Describe information that shall be included in a claim;

(2) Provide a mailing address where a claim may be sent;

(3) State the deadline, which shall not be fewer than 120 days from the effective date of the written notice, by which the dissolved corporation shall receive the claim; and

(4) State that the claim will be barred if not received by the deadline.

(c) A claim against the dissolved corporation is barred:

(1) If the corporation does not receive the claim by the deadline from a claimant who received written notice under subsection (b) of this section; or

(2) If a claimant whose claim was rejected by written notice from the dissolved corporation does not commence a proceeding to enforce the claim within 90 days from the date of receipt of the rejection notice.

(d) For purposes of this section, “claim” does not include a contingent liability or a claim based on an event occurring after the effective date of dissolution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-214-24 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-214-24
§ 143-214.24. Riparian Buffer Protection Program: Coordination with River Basin Associations
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to drafting temporary or permanent rules that require the preservation of riparian buffers in a river basin, the Department shall consult with major stakeholders who may have an interest in the proposed rules, including the board of directors or representatives designated by the board of directors of any river basin association in the affected river basin that meets all of the following criteria:

(1) The association is a nonprofit corporation, as defined by G.S. 55A-1-40 .

(2) The association has as its primary purpose the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the environmental and natural resources of the river basin in which it is located.

(3) Membership in the association is open on a nondiscriminatory basis to all citizens in the river basin.

(4) The membership of the board of directors of the association includes at least one representative from each county with a significant portion of its territory in the river basin.

(5) The membership of the association includes significant representation from each of the following categories of persons:

a. Elected local officials.

b. Persons involved in agriculture.

c. Persons involved in residential and commercial land development.

d. Persons involved in forestry.

e. Representatives of community-based organizations.

f. Representatives of organizations that advocate for protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources.

g. Persons with special training and scientific expertise in protection of water who are affiliated with colleges and universities.

h. Private property owners.

i. Persons with a general interest in water quality protection.

(b) The purpose of the consultation required by subsection (a) of this section is to assure that major stakeholders who may have an interest in the proposed rules have an opportunity to inform the Department of their concerns before the Department drafts the rules.