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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-24-1 — NC Code / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-24-1
§ 44A-24.1. Short title
Status: in_force

This Part shall be known and may be cited as the “Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act.”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1063 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-1063
§ 15A-1063. Mistrial for impossibility of proceeding
Status: in_force

Upon motion of a party or upon his own motion, a judge may declare a mistrial if:

(1) It is impossible for the trial to proceed in conformity with law; or

(2) It appears there is no reasonable probability of the jury's agreement upon a verdict.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18C-113 — NC Code / Chapter 18C / Section 18C-113
§ 18C-113. Meetings; records
Status: in_force

(a) Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to Article 33C of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes .

(b) Except as provided in this Article, records of the Commission shall be open and available to the public in accordance with Chapter 132 of the General Statutes .

(c) Personnel records of the Commission are subject to Article 7 of Chapter 126 of the General Statutes .

(d) Only the following information concerning a lottery winner is a public record: (i) name, (ii) city and state of residence, (iii) game played, (iv) amount won, and (v) date won. For purposes of this subsection, amount won means the nominal prize amount, the cash payment if different from the nominal prize amount, and the cash payment after taxes are withheld.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 120-32-5 — NC Code / Chapter 120 / Section 120-32-5
§ 120-32.5. Leave for temporary employees
Status: in_force

Temporary part-time or full-time employees of the General Assembly who have four years of aggregate employment with the General Assembly (temporary or permanent) shall receive the same holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave as permanent part-time or full-time employees of the General Assembly respectively, or as may be determined by the Legislative Services Commission.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-56-1 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-56-1
§ 122C-56.1. Exceptions; security recordings
Status: in_force

(a) Security recordings are not a public record under Chapter 132 of the General Statutes and are confidential information under this Chapter.

(b) A State facility is not required to disclose its security recordings unless required under federal law or compelled by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) A State facility shall allow viewing of security recordings by an internal client advocate.

(d) A State facility may allow viewing of a security recording by a client or their legally responsible person if, in the opinion of the responsible professional, it is determined to be in the best interest of the client.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32A-33 — NC Code / Chapter 32A / Section 32A-33
§ 32A-33. Reliance on authorization to consent to health care for minor
Status: in_force

(a) Any physician, dentist, or other health care provider involved in the health care of a minor child may rely upon the authority of the agent named in a signed and acknowledged authorization to consent to health care for minor in the absence of actual knowledge that the authorization has been revoked or is otherwise invalid.

(b) Any consent to health care for a minor child given by an agent pursuant to an authorization to consent to health care for minor shall have the same effect as if the custodial parent making the authorization were present and acting on behalf of the parent's minor child. Any physician, dentist, or other health care provider relying in good faith on the authority of an agent shall be protected to the full extent of the power conferred upon the agent, and no person so relying on the authority of the agent shall be liable, by reason of reliance, for actions taken pursuant to a consent of the agent.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143A-62 — NC Code / Chapter 143A / Section 143A-62
§ 143A-62. Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board; transfer
Status: reserved

The Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board, as contained in Article 3 of Chapter 119 of the General Statutes and the laws of this State, is hereby transferred by a Type II transfer to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-62-77 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-62-77
§ 58-62-77. Actions not precluded
Status: in_force

Nothing in this Article precludes any resident from bringing any action against the Association in any court of competent jurisdiction with respect to any contractual obligation arising under covered policies.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-183 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-183
§ 116-183. Acceptance of grants; exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

The Board is hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget, to accept grants of money or materials or property of any kind for any project from a federal agency, private agency, corporation or individual, upon such terms and conditions as such federal agency, private agency, corporation or individual may impose. The bonds issued under this Article are exempt from all State, county, and municipal taxation or assessment, direct or indirect, general or special, whether imposed for the purpose of general revenue or otherwise, excluding income taxes on the gain from the transfer of the bonds and notes, and franchise taxes. The interest on the bonds and notes is not subject to taxation as income.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 114-11-6 — NC Code / Chapter 114 / Section 114-11-6
§ 114-11.6. Division established; duties
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the office of the Attorney General of North Carolina, a Special Prosecution Division. The attorneys assigned to this Division shall be available to prosecute or assist in the prosecution of criminal cases when requested to do so by a district attorney and the Attorney General approves. In addition, these attorneys assigned to this Division shall serve as legal advisers to the State Bureau of Investigation and the Police Information Network and perform any other duties assigned to them by the Attorney General.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-2-03 — NC Code / Chapter 55A / Section 55A-2-03
§ 55A-2-03. Incorporation
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a delayed effective date is specified, the corporate existence begins when the articles of incorporation are filed.

(b) The Secretary of State's filing of the articles of incorporation is conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation except in a proceeding by the State to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the corporation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-58-51 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-58-51
§ 160A-58.51. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Part, the following definitions apply:

(1) Contiguous area.--Any area which, at the time annexation procedures are initiated, either abuts directly on the municipal boundary or is separated from the municipal boundary by a street or street right-of-way, a creek or river, the right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation, lands owned by the municipality or some other political subdivision, or lands owned by the State of North Carolina. A connecting corridor consisting solely of the length of a street or street right-of-way may not be used to establish contiguity.

(2) Eligible property owner.--A property owner who is eligible to be notified of the opportunity to have water lines and sewer lines and connections installed at no cost to the property owner. A property owner is eligible to be notified of the opportunity to have water lines and sewer lines and connections installed at no cost to the property owner if that property owner held a freehold interest in the real property to be annexed as of the date of the combined notice of public informational meeting and public hearing.

(3) Necessary land connection.--An area that does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area to be annexed.

(4) Property owner.--Any person having a freehold interest in real property.

(5) Used for residential purposes.--Any lot or tract five acres or less in size on which is constructed a habitable dwelling unit. The term also includes any lot or tract that is used in common for social or recreational purposes by either owners of lots with habitable dwelling units or owners of lots intended for occupation by dwelling units and the lot owners have a real property interest in the commonly used property that attaches to or is appurtenant to the owners' lots.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 52C-8-801 — NC Code / Chapter 52C / Section 52C-8-801
§ 52C-8-801. Grounds for rendition
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this Article, “ governor ” includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this Chapter.

(b) The Governor of this State may:

(1) Demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this State with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee; or

(2) On the demand of the governor of another state, surrender an individual found in this State who is charged criminally in the other state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.

(c) A provision for extradition of individuals not inconsistent with this Chapter applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and has not fled therefrom.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115D-11-7 — NC Code / Chapter 115D / Section 115D-11-7
§ 115D-11.7. ApprenticeshipNC
Status: in_force

The State Board of Community Colleges is hereby directed to appoint a Director of ApprenticeshipNC, which appointment shall be subject to the confirmation of the State Apprenticeship Council by a majority vote. Upon the recommendation of the Director, the State Board of Community Colleges may appoint and employ clerical, technical, and professional help as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Article. The Director shall supervise clerical, technical, and professional staff appointed to administer the ApprenticeshipNC program.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-245-35 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-245-35
§ 106-245.35. Records to be kept by handler
Status: in_force

The handler shall keep a complete record of the eggs or processed eggs handled by him for a period of not less than two years from the time the eggs or processed eggs were handled. These records shall be open for inspection by the Commissioner or his duly authorized agents and shall be established and maintained as required by the Commissioner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-64-80 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-64-80
§ 143-64.80. Overpayments of State funds to persons in State-supported positions; recoupment required
Status: in_force

(a) An overpayment of State funds to any person in a State-funded position, whether in the form of salary or otherwise, shall be recouped by the entity that made the overpayment and, to the extent allowed by law, the amount of the overpayment may be offset against the net wages of the person receiving the overpayment.

(b) No State department, agency, or institution, or other State-funded entity may forgive repayment of an overpayment of State funds, but shall have a duty to pursue the repayment of State funds by all lawful means available, including the filing of a civil action in the General Court of Justice.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 146-70 — NC Code / Chapter 146 / Section 146-70
§ 146-70. Institution of land actions by the State
Status: in_force

Every action or special proceeding in behalf of the State or any State agency with respect to State lands or any interest therein, or with respect to land being condemned by the State, shall be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the State, upon the complaint of the Secretary of Administration.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-339-37 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-339-37
§ 1-339.37. Private sale; confirmation
Status: in_force

If no upset bid for property sold at private sale is submitted within 10 days after the report of sale or the last notice of upset bid is filed, the sale may then be confirmed, and the provisions of G.S. 1-339.28(a) and (b) are applicable to such confirmation whether the property sold is real or personal. Unless otherwise provided in the order of sale, no confirmation is required of any sale held as provided by G.S. 1-339.34 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-24-25 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-24-25
§ 58-24-25. Qualifications for membership
Status: in_force

(a) A society shall specify in its laws or rules:

(1) Eligibility standards for each and every class of membership, provided that if benefits are provided on the lives of children, the minimum age for adult membership shall be set at not less than age 15 and not greater than age 21;

(2) The process for admission to membership for each membership class; and

(3) The rights and privileges of each membership class, provided that only benefit members shall have the right to vote on the management of the insurance affairs of the society.

(b) A society may also admit social members who shall have no voice or vote in the management of the insurance affairs of the society.

(c) Membership rights in the society are personal to the member and are not assignable.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1290 — NC Code / Chapter 35A / Section 35A-1290
§ 35A-1290. Removal by Clerk
Status: reserved

(a) The clerk has the power and authority on information or complaint made to remove any guardian appointed under the provisions of this Subchapter, to appoint successor guardians, and to make rules or enter orders for the better management of estates and the better care and maintenance of wards and their dependents.

(b) It is the clerk's duty to remove a guardian or to take other action sufficient to protect the ward's interests in the following cases:

(1) The guardian wastes the ward's money or estate or converts it to his own use.

(2) The guardian in any manner mismanages the ward's estate.

(3) The guardian neglects to care for or maintain the ward or his dependents in a suitable manner.

(4) The guardian or his sureties are likely to become insolvent or to become nonresidents of the State.

(5) The original appointment was made on the basis of a false representation or a mistake.

(6) The guardian has violated a fiduciary duty through default or misconduct.

(7) The guardian has a private interest, whether direct or indirect, that might tend to hinder or be adverse to carrying out his duties as guardian.

(8) The guardian has been adjudged incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction and has not been restored to competence.

(9) The guardian has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or of any state or territory of the United States or of the District of Columbia and his citizenship has not been restored.

(10) The guardian was originally unqualified for appointment and continues to be unqualified, or the guardian would no longer qualify for appointment as guardian due to a change in residence, a change in the charter of a corporate guardian, or any other reason.

(11) The guardian is the ward's spouse and has lost his rights as provided by Chapter 31A of the General Statutes.

(12) The guardian fails to post, renew, or increase a bond as required by law or by order of the court.

(13) The guardian refuses or fails without justification to obey any citation, notice, or process served on him in regard to the guardianship.

(14) The guardian fails to file required accountings with the clerk.

(15) The clerk finds the guardian unsuitable to continue serving as guardian for any reason.

(16) The guardian is a nonresident of the State and refuses or fails to obey any citation, notice, or process served on the guardian or the guardian's process agent.

(17) The guardian is a licensed attorney, and the clerk is in receipt of an order entered pursuant to G.S. 84-28 enjoining, suspending, or disbarring the attorney.

(c) Repealed by S.L. 2017-158, § 4, eff. July 21, 2017 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-65-37 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-65-37
§ 106-65.37. Financial responsibility
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee may require by regulation from a licensee or certified applicator or an applicant for a license or certified applicator's identification card under this Article evidence of his financial ability to properly indemnify persons suffering from the use or application of pesticides in the form of liability insurance or other means acceptable to the Committee. The amount of this insurance or financial ability shall be determined by the Committee.

(b) Any regulation adopted by the Committee pursuant to G.S. 106-65.29 to implement this section may provide for such conditions, limitations and requirements concerning the financial responsibility required by this section as the Committee deems necessary including but not limited to notice or reduction or cancellation of coverage and deductible provisions. Such regulations may classify financial responsibility requirements according to the separate license classifications and subclassifications as may be prescribed by the Committee.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135-74 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-135-74
§ 143B-135.74. Appalachian Trails System; connecting or side trails; coordination with the National Trails System Act
Status: in_force

Connecting or side trails may be established, designated and marked as components of the Appalachian Trail System by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in consultation with the federal agencies charged with the responsibility for the administration and management of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. Criteria and standards of establishment will coincide with those set forth in the National Trails System Act ( PL 90-543 ).
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-455 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-455
§ 106-455. Tobacco purchases to be paid for by cash or check to order
Status: in_force

The proprietor of each and every warehouse shall pay for all tobacco sold in said warehouse either in cash or by giving to the seller a check payable to his order in his full name or in his surname and initials and it shall be unlawful to use any other method. Every person, firm or corporation violating the provisions hereof shall, in addition to any and all civil liability which may arise by law, be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-300-35 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-300-35
§ 143-300.35. State Employee Federal Remedy Restoration Act
Status: in_force

(a) The sovereign immunity of the State is waived for the limited purpose of allowing State employees, except for those in exempt policy-making positions designated pursuant to G.S. 126-5(d) , to maintain lawsuits in State and federal courts and obtain and satisfy judgments against the State or any of its departments, institutions, or agencies under:

(1) The Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq.

(2) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq.

(3) The Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq.

(4) The Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.

(b) The amount of monetary relief a State employee receives under subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed the amounts authorized under G.S. 143-299.2 or the amounts authorized under the applicable federal law under this section, whichever is less.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-320 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-320
§ 20-320. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Article:

(1) “ Commercial driver training school ” or “ school ” means a business enterprise conducted by an individual, association, partnership or corporation which educates or trains persons to operate or drive motor vehicles, administers road tests pursuant to G.S. 20-329 , or which furnishes educational materials to prepare an applicant for an examination given by the State for a driver's license or learner's permit, and charges a consideration or tuition for such service or materials.

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

(3) “ Instructor ” means any person who operates a commercial driver training school or who teaches, conducts classes, gives demonstrations, administers road tests, or supervises practical training of persons learning to operate or drive motor vehicles in connection with operation of a commercial driver training school.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 93B-11 — NC Code / Chapter 93B / Section 93B-11
§ 93B-11. Interest from State Treasurer's Investment Program
Status: in_force

Any interest earned by an occupational licensing board under G.S. 147-69.3(d) may be used only for the following purposes:

(1) To reduce fees;

(2) Improve services offered to licensees and the public; or

(3) For educational purposes to benefit licensees or the public.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-128 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-128
§ 159-128. Makeup and formal execution of bonds; temporary bonds
Status: in_force

The governing board of the issuing unit shall determine the form and manner of execution of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto. The board may also provide for the authentication of the bonds by a trustee or fiscal agent. The board may authorize the use of facsimile signatures and seals on the bonds and coupons, if any, but at least one manual signature (which may be the signature of the representative of the Commission to the Commission's certificate) must appear on each bond that is represented by an instrument. Delivery of bonds executed in accordance with the board's determination shall be valid notwithstanding any change in officers or in the seal of the issuing unit occurring after the original execution of the bonds.

Before definitive bonds are prepared, the unit may issue interim receipts or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when they have been executed and are available for delivery.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-41-6 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-41-6
§ 116-41.6. Pledge of revenues; lien
Status: in_force

All pledges of revenues under the provisions of this Part shall be valid and binding from the time such pledges are made. All such revenues so pledged shall immediately upon receipt thereof be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further action, and the lien of such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the University, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-511-3 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-511-3
§ 105-511.3. Levy and collection of sales and use tax
Status: in_force

If the majority of those voting in a referendum held pursuant to this Part vote for the levy of the tax, the board of commissioners of the county may, by resolution, levy one-quarter percent ( 1 / 4 %) local sales and use taxes in addition to any other State and local sales and use taxes levied pursuant to law. Except as provided in this Part, the adoption, levy, collection, administration, and repeal of these additional taxes shall be in accordance with Article 39 of this Chapter. In applying the provisions of Article 39 of this Chapter to this Part, references to “this Article” mean “Part 6 of Article 43 of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes .”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-3500 — NC Code / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-3500
§ 7B-3500. Who may petition
Status: in_force

Any juvenile who is 16 years of age or older and who has resided in the same county in North Carolina or on federal territory within the boundaries of North Carolina for six months next preceding the filing of the petition may petition the court in that county for a judicial decree of emancipation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-410-1 — NC Code / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-410-1
§ 7A-410.1. Suspension of salary
Status: in_force

When a justice, judge, or district attorney has been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law under G.S. 84-28 but the office has not been declared vacant under G.S. 7A-410 , the salary of the justice, judge, or district attorney is suspended immediately. If the order of disbarment or suspension is reversed on appeal, the salary shall be paid retroactively from the date the salary was suspended.