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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-59 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-59
§ 108A-59. Acceptance of medical assistance constitutes assignment to the State of right to third party benefits; recovery procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, by accepting medical assistance, the recipient shall be deemed to have made an assignment to the State of the right to third party benefits, contractual or otherwise, to which he may be entitled.

It shall be the responsibility of the county attorney of the county from which the medical assistance benefits are received or an attorney retained by that county and/or the State to enforce this subsection, and said attorney shall be compensated for his services in accordance with the attorneys' fee arrangements approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.

(b) The responsible State agency will establish a third party resources collection unit that is adequate to assure maximum collection of third party resources.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in all actions brought pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to obtain reimbursement for payments for medical services, liability shall be determined on the basis of the same laws and standards, including bases for liability and applicable defenses, as would be applicable if the action were brought by the individual on whose behalf the medical services were rendered.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-2A-213 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2A-213
§ 25-2A-213. Implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose
Status: in_force

Except in a finance lease, if the lessor at the time the lease contract is made has reason to know of any particular purpose for which the goods are required and that the lessee is relying on the lessor's skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods, there is in the lease contract an implied warranty that the goods will be fit for that purpose.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 84-26 — NC Code / Chapter 84 / Section 84-26
§ 84-26. Expenses of Board of Law Examiners
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding G.S. 93B-5(b) , each member of the Board of Law Examiners shall receive the member's actual expenses of travel and subsistence while engaged in duties assigned to the member; provided, however, that for transportation by the use of private automobile the expense of that transportation shall be the same as paid other boards and commissions by the State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-349 — NC Code / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-349
§ 7A-349. Criminal history record check; denial of employment, contract, or volunteer opportunity
Status: in_force

The Judicial Department may deny employment, a contract, or a volunteer opportunity to any person who refuses to consent to a criminal history check authorized under G.S. 143B-950 and may dismiss a current employee, terminate a contractor, or terminate a volunteer relationship if that employee, contractor, or volunteer refuses to consent to a criminal history record check authorized under G.S. 143B-950 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 114-6 — NC Code / Chapter 114 / Section 114-6
§ 114-6. Duties of Attorney General as to civil litigation
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall continue to perform all duties now required of his office by law and to exercise the duties now prescribed by law as to civil litigation affecting the State, or any agency or department thereof, and shall assign to the members of the staff all duties to be performed in connection with criminal prosecutions and civil litigation authorized by this Article or by existing laws.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-233 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-233
§ 14-233. Making of false report by bank examiners; accepting bribes
Status: in_force

If any bank examiner shall knowingly and willfully make any false or fraudulent report of the condition of any bank, which shall have been examined by him, with the intent to aid or abet the officers, owners, or agents of such bank in continuing to operate an insolvent bank, or if any such examiner shall keep or accept any bribe or gratuity given for the purpose of inducing him not to file any report of examination of any bank made by him, or shall neglect to make an examination of any bank by reason of having received or accepted any bribe or gratuity, he shall be punished as a Class I felon.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-86 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-86
§ 160A-86. Local governing boards' code of ethics
Status: in_force

(a) Governing boards of cities, counties, local boards of education, unified governments, sanitary districts, and consolidated city-counties shall adopt a resolution or policy containing a code of ethics to guide actions by the governing board members in the performance of the member's official duties as a member of that governing board.

(b) The resolution or policy required by subsection (a) of this section shall address at least all of the following:

(1) The need to obey all applicable laws regarding official actions taken as a board member.

(2) The need to uphold the integrity and independence of the board member's office.

(3) The need to avoid impropriety in the exercise of the board member's official duties.

(4) The need to faithfully perform the duties of the office.

(5) The need to conduct the affairs of the governing board in an open and public manner, including complying with all applicable laws governing open meetings and public records.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25A-13 — NC Code / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-13
§ 25A-13. “Consumer Credit Protection Act” defined
Status: in_force

“Consumer Credit Protection Act” means the Consumer Credit Protection Act, an act of Congress of May 29, 1968, as amended ( Public Law 90-321 ; 82 Stat. 146; 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), and regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135-26 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-135-26
§ 143B-135.26. Disposition of revenues received from lands acquired
Status: in_force

All revenues derived from lands now owned or later acquired under the provisions of G.S. 143B-135.22 to 143B-135.30 shall be set aside for the use of the Department in acquisition, management, development and use of such lands until all obligations incurred have been paid in full. Thereafter, fifty percent (50%) of all net profits accruing from the administration of such lands shall be applicable for such purposes as the General Assembly may prescribe, and fifty percent (50%) shall be paid into the school fund to be used in the county or counties in which lands are located.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-12 — NC Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50-12
§ 50-12. Resumption of maiden or premarriage surname
Status: in_force

(a) Any woman whose marriage is dissolved by a decree of absolute divorce may, upon application to the clerk of court of the county in which she resides or where the divorce was granted setting forth her intention to do so, change her name to any of the following:

(1) Her maiden name; or

(2) The surname of a prior deceased husband; or

(3) The surname of a prior living husband if she has children who have that husband's surname.

(a1) A man whose marriage is dissolved by decree of absolute divorce may, upon application to the clerk of court of the county in which he resides or where the divorce was granted setting forth his intention to do so, change the surname he took upon marriage to his premarriage surname.

(b) The application and fee required by subsection (e) of this section shall be presented to the clerk of the court of the county in which such divorced person resides or where the divorce was granted, and shall set forth the full name of the former spouse of the applicant, the name of the county and state in which the divorce was granted, and the term or session of court at which such divorce was granted, and shall be signed by the woman in her full maiden name, or by the man in his full premarriage surname. The clerks of court of the several counties of the State shall record and index such applications in such manner as shall be required by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(c) If an applicant, since the divorce, has adopted one of the surnames listed in subsection (a) or (a1) of this section, the applicant's use and adoption of that name is validated.

(d) In the complaint, or counterclaim for divorce filed by any person in this State, the person may petition the court to adopt any surname as provided by this section, and the court is authorized to incorporate in the divorce decree an order authorizing the person to adopt that surname.

(e) For support of the General Court of Justice, a fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be assessed against each person requesting the resumption of maiden or premarriage surname in accordance with this section. Sums collected under this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53-232-17 — NC Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53-232-17
§ 53-232.17. Appeal of Commissioner's decision
Status: in_force

Any aggrieved party in a proceeding under this Article may, within 20 days after final decision of the Commissioner, appeal such decision in writing to the Banking Commission. An appeal under this section shall be made pursuant to G.S. 53C-2-6 . Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any aggrieved party to a decision of the Banking Commission shall be entitled to petition for judicial review pursuant to G.S. 53C-2-6 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-484 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-484
§ 105-484. 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 additional one-half percent ( 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes” or “AGAINST additional one-half percent ( 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” or “AGAINST repeal of the additional one-half percent ( 1 / 2 %) local sales and use taxes.”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-222 — NC Code / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-222
§ 7A-222. General trial practice and procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Trial of a small claim action before a magistrate is without a jury. The rules of evidence applicable in the trial of civil actions generally are observed. At the conclusion of plaintiff's evidence the magistrate may render judgment of dismissal if plaintiff has failed to establish a prima facie case. If a judgment of dismissal is not rendered the defendant may introduce evidence. At the conclusion of all the evidence the magistrate may render judgment or may in his discretion reserve judgment for a period not in excess of 10 days, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) In a small claim action for summary ejectment, the magistrate shall render judgment on the same day on which the conclusion of all the evidence and submission of legal authorities occurs, unless the parties concur on an extension of additional time for entering the judgment and except for more complex summary ejectment cases, in which event the magistrate shall render judgment within five business days of the hearing. Complex summary ejectment cases include cases brought for criminal activity, breaches other than nonpayment of rent, evictions involving SECTION 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1437f ) or public housing tenants, and cases with counterclaims.

(c) Notwithstanding G.S. 84-4 , a party in a small claim action shall not be required to obtain legal representation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 120-32-02 — NC Code / Chapter 120 / Section 120-32-02
§ 120-32.02. Legislative commissions' and committees' employees and consultants
Status: reserved

(a) In the construction of a statute creating, continuing, or modifying a commission or committee whose funds are appropriated or transferred to the General Assembly or to the Legislative Services Commission for disbursement, unless that construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the General Assembly or repugnant to the context of the statute, the creation, continuation, or modification of the commission or committee shall not be construed as a grant of authority to the commission or committee to hire its own employees or to contract for consultant or other services.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a commission or committee whose funds are appropriated or transferred to the General Assembly or to the Legislative Services Commission for disbursement and which has the power to contract for consultants or hire employees, or both, may contract for consultants, or hire employees, or both, only upon the prior approval of the Legislative Services Commission. A contract for employment or consultant services by such a commission or committee is void and unenforceable unless approved by the Legislative Services Commission prior to the contract being entered into.

(c) This section shall not apply to contracts of employment or for consultant services for standing or select committees of either house of the General Assembly, or subcommittees thereof, which shall be entered into by either the Speaker of the House or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, as appropriate, and governed by the provisions of G.S. 120-35 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-256 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-256
§ 14-256. Prison breach and escape from county or municipal confinement facilities or officers
Status: in_force

If any person shall break any prison, jail or lockup maintained by any county or municipality in North Carolina, being lawfully confined therein, or shall escape from the lawful custody of any superintendent, guard or officer of such prison, jail or lockup, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, except that the person is guilty of a Class H felony if:

(1) He has been charged with or convicted of a felony and has been committed to the facility pending trial or transfer to the State prison system; or

(2) He is serving a sentence imposed upon conviction of a felony.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-40 — NC Code / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-40
§ 44A-40. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) “ E-mail ” or “ electronic mail ” means an electronic message or an executable program or computer file that contains an image of a message that is transmitted between two or more computers or electronic terminals. The term includes electronic messages that are transmitted within or between computer networks.

(1a) “ Independent bidder ” means a person who is not related to the lienor, within the meaning of G.S. 25-9-102(62) , in the case of a lienor who is an individual, or G.S. 25-9-102(63) , in the case of a lienor that is an organization.

(1b) “ Last known address ” means that mailing address or e-mail address provided by the occupant in the latest rental agreement or the address provided by the occupant in a subsequent written notice of a change of address.

(2) “ Lienor ” means any person entitled to a lien under this Article.

(3) “ Occupant ” means a person, his sublessee, successor, or assign, entitled to the use of the storage space at a self-service storage facility under a rental agreement, to the exclusion of others.

(4) “ Owner ” means the owner, operator, lessor, or sublessor of a self-service storage facility, his agent, or any other person authorized by him to manage the facility or to receive rent from an occupant under a rental agreement.

(5) “ Personal property ” means movable property not affixed to land and includes, but is not limited to, goods, merchandise, household items, and watercraft.

(6) “ Rental agreement ” means any agreement or lease, written or oral, that establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of a self-service storage facility.

(7) “ Self-service storage facility ” means any real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space to occupants who are to have access to such for the purpose of storing and removing personal property. No occupant shall use a self-service storage facility for residential purposes. A self-service storage facility is not subject to the provisions of Article 7 of General Statutes Chapter 25. Provided, however, if an owner issues any warehouse receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title for the personal property stored, the owner and the occupant are subject to the provisions of Article 7 of General Statutes Chapter 25 and the provisions of this Article do not apply.

(8) “ Verified electronic mail ” means electronic mail that is transmitted to an e-mail address that the sender has verified by any reasonable means as being a working electronic mail address.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 126-84 — NC Code / Chapter 126 / Section 126-84
§ 126-84. Statement of policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of this State that State employees shall have a duty to report verbally or in writing to their supervisor, department head, or other appropriate authority, evidence of activity by a State agency or State employee constituting any of the following:

(1) A violation of State or federal law, rule or regulation.

(2) Fraud.

(3) Misappropriation of State resources.

(4) Substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety.

(5) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of monies, or gross abuse of authority.

(b) Further, it is the policy of this State that State employees be free of intimidation or harassment when reporting to public bodies about matters of public concern, including offering testimony to or testifying before appropriate legislative panels, or providing statements or testimony to agents and employees of legislative panels duly appointed by the President Pro Tempore and/or the Speaker of the House designated to conduct inquiries on behalf of such legislative panels.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-214 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-214
§ 130A-214. Duties of Department
Status: in_force

The Department shall study the entire problem of cancer including its causes, including environmental factors; prevention; detection; diagnosis and treatment. The Department shall provide or assure the availability of cancer educational resources to health professionals, interested private or public organizations and the public.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-451-21 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-451-21
§ 106-451.21. Delivery of products stored on demand; conditions to delivery
Status: in_force

A warehouseman conducting a warehouse licensed under this Article, in the absence of some lawful excuse, shall, without unnecessary delay, deliver the cotton stored therein upon a demand made either by the holder of a receipt for such cotton or by the depositor thereof if such demand be accompanied with (a) an offer to satisfy the warehouseman's lien; (b) an offer to surrender the receipt, if negotiable, with such endorsements as would be necessary for the negotiation of the receipt; and (c) a readiness and willingness to sign, when the cotton is delivered, an acknowledgment that it has been delivered if such signature is requested by the warehouseman.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-250 — NC Code / Chapter 131E / Section 131E-250
§ 131E-250. Disposition of surplus property by public and State hospitals
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, “public hospital” has the same meaning as in G.S. 159-39 . A State hospital is any hospital operated by the State.

(b) A public hospital or a State hospital may donate medical equipment it determines is no longer needed by the hospital to any of the following if the property so donated is to be used by a hospital or medical facility in another country:

(1) A corporation that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 .

(2) The United States or any agency of it.

(3) The government of a foreign country or any political subdivision of that country.

(4) The United Nations or an agency of it.

(5) Other eleemosynary institutions and groups.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-245 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-245
§ 15A-245. Basis for issuance of a search warrant; duty of the issuing official
Status: reserved

(a) Before acting on the application, the issuing official may examine on oath the applicant or any other person who may possess pertinent information, but information other than that contained in the affidavit may not be considered by the issuing official in determining whether probable cause exists for the issuance of the warrant unless the information is either recorded or contemporaneously summarized in the record or on the face of the warrant by the issuing official. The information must be shown by one or both of the following:

(1) Affidavit.

(2) Oral testimony under oath or affirmation before the issuing official.

(3) Repealed by S.L. 2021-47, § 10(c), eff. June 18, 2021 .

(b) If the issuing official finds that the application meets the requirements of this Article and finds there is probable cause to believe that the search will discover items specified in the application which are subject to seizure under G.S. 15A-242 , he must issue a search warrant in accordance with the requirements of this Article. The issuing official must retain a copy of the warrant and warrant application and must promptly file them with the clerk. If he does not so find, the official must deny the application.