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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 157-32-4 — NC Code / Chapter 157 / Section 157-32-4
§ 157-32.4. Further validation of contracts, agreements, etc.
Status: in_force

All contracts or agreements of housing authorities heretofore entered into with the federal government or its agencies, and with municipalities or others relating to financial assistance for housing projects in which it was required that loans or advances shall bear an interest rate in excess of six per centum (6%) per annum, or in which a municipality or others had agreed to pay funds equal to the interest in excess of six per centum (6%) per annum are hereby validated, ratified, confirmed, approved and declared legal with respect to the payment of interest in excess of six per centum (6%), and all things done or performed in reference thereto. The housing authorities are hereby authorized to assume the full obligation of the municipalities under the contracts or agreements with reference to interest in excess of six per centum (6%), and to reimburse any municipality which has made any interest payment under such contracts or agreements.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1371 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1371
§ 143B-1371. Communications services for local governmental entities and other entities
Status: in_force

(a) The State CIO shall provide cities, counties, and other local governmental entities with access to communications systems or services established by the Department under this Part for State agencies. Access shall be provided on the same cost basis that applies to State agencies.

(b) The State CIO shall establish broadband communications services and permit, in addition to State agencies, cities, counties, and other local government entities, the following organizations and entities to share on a not-for-profit basis:

(1) Nonprofit educational institutions as defined in G.S. 116-280 .

(2) MCNC and research affiliates of MCNC for use only in connection with research activities sponsored or funded, in whole or in part, by MCNC, if such research activities relate to health care or education in North Carolina.

(3) Agencies of the United States government operating in North Carolina for use only in connection with activities that relate to health care, education, or FirstNet in North Carolina.

(4) Hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities for use only in connection with activities that relate to health care, education, or FirstNet in North Carolina.

(c) Any communications or broadband telecommunications services provided pursuant to this section shall not be provided in a manner that would cause the State or the Department to be classified as a public utility as that term is defined in G.S. 62-3(23) a.6., nor as a retailer as that term is defined in G.S. 105-164.3 . Nor shall the State or the Department engage in any activities that may cause those entities to be classified as a common carrier as that term is defined in the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. § 153(11) . Provided further, authority to share communications services with the non-State agencies set forth in subdivisions (1) through (4) of subsection (b) of this section shall terminate not later than one year from the effective date of a tariff for such service or federal law that preempts this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 26-8 — NC Code / Chapter 26 / Section 26-8
§ 26-8. Notice; how given; prima facie evidence thereof
Status: in_force

(a) Any notice authorized or required to be given by G.S. 26-7 shall--

(1) Be served by the sheriff by delivering a copy thereof to the person entitled to the notice, or

(2) Be sent by the person giving notice, by registered mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person being notified.

(b) Upon serving the notice, the sheriff shall return the original thereof, with his return thereon, to the person who caused the notice to be given.

(c) The sheriff's return, when the notice is served by the sheriff, or the return receipt, when the notice is sent by registered mail, shall be prima facie evidence of the giving of the notice.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-38 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-38
§ 62-38. Power to regulate public utilities in municipalities
Status: in_force

The Commission shall have the same power and authority to regulate the operation of privately owned public utilities within municipalities as it has to regulate such public utilities operating outside of municipalities, with the exception of the rights of such municipalities to grant franchises for such operation under G.S. 160A-319 , and such public utilities shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter in the same manner as public utilities operating outside municipalities.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2715 — NC Code / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-2715
§ 7B-2715. Attend all scheduled meetings with juvenile court counselor
Status: in_force

The parent, guardian, or custodian of a juvenile being provided services through a juvenile consultation shall attend all scheduled meetings with the juvenile court counselor provided sufficient notice of the meeting was given to the parent, guardian, or custodian.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 138A-11 — NC Code / Chapter 138A / Section 138A-11
§ 138A-11. Identify and publish names of covered persons and legislative employees
Status: in_force

The Commission shall identify and publish at least quarterly a listing of the names and positions of all individuals subject to this Chapter as covered persons or legislative employees. The Commission shall also identify and publish at least annually a listing of all boards to which this Chapter applies. This listing may be published electronically on a public Internet Web site maintained by the Commission.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1001 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-1001
§ 15A-1001. No proceedings when defendant mentally incapacitated; exception
Status: in_force

(a) No person may be tried, convicted, sentenced, or punished for a crime when by reason of mental illness or defect he is unable to understand the nature and object of the proceedings against him, to comprehend his own situation in reference to the proceedings, or to assist in his defense in a rational or reasonable manner. This condition is hereinafter referred to as “incapacity to proceed.”

(b) This section does not prevent the court from going forward with any motions which can be handled by counsel without the assistance of the defendant.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 47-90 — NC Code / Chapter 47 / Section 47-90
§ 47-90. Validation of acknowledgments taken by notaries public holding other office
Status: in_force

In every case where deeds or other instruments have been acknowledged before a notary public, when the notary public, at the time was also holding some other office, and the deed or other instrument has been duly probated and recorded, such acknowledgment taken by such notary public is hereby declared to be sufficient and valid.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-309-30 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-309-30
§ 14-309.30. Operation of game night events
Status: in_force

The following games are the only games that may be played at a game night event:

(1) Roulette.

(2) Blackjack.

(3) Poker.

(4) Craps.

(5) Simulated horse race.

(6) Merchandise wheel of fortune.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-85-30 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-85-30
§ 90-85.30. Prescription record
Status: in_force

The pharmacy file copy of every prescription shall include the brand or trade name, if any, or the established name and the manufacturer of the drug product dispensed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54B-105 — NC Code / Chapter 54B / Section 54B-105
§ 54B-105. Voting rights
Status: in_force

Voting rights in the affairs of a State association may be exercised by members and stockholders by voting either in person or by proxy. The Commissioner of Banks shall promulgate rules and regulations governing forms of proxies, holders of proxies and proxy solicitation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-711 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-711
§ 106-711. License revocation or suspension
Status: in_force

The Commissioner, upon a finding that a licensed establishment producing biologics is not in compliance with this Article or any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, may revoke or suspend the license in accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-220 — NC Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66-220
§ 66-220. Short title and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Credit Repair Services Act.

(b) The General Assembly recognizes that many of its citizens rely heavily on favorable credit ratings in order to obtain goods and services, and that some of these citizens are unable to secure credit because of unfavorable credit histories. The General Assembly further recognizes that consumers sometimes need assistance in obtaining credit or in correcting erroneous credit histories, and that this need has given rise to the establishment of businesses organized for the purpose of providing credit repair services. The purpose of this Article is to ensure that businesses offering credit repair services are providing these services in a manner that is fair and reasonable to the consuming public.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-2-504 — NC Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2-504
§ 48-2-504. Fee for report
Status: in_force

(a) An agency that prepares a report to the court may charge the petitioner a reasonable fee for preparing and writing the report. No fee may be charged except pursuant to a written fee agreement which must be signed by the parties to be charged prior to the beginning of the preparation. The fee agreement may not be based on the outcome of the report or the adoption proceeding.

(b) A fee for a report is subject to review by the court pursuant to G.S. 48-2-602 and G.S. 48-2-603 .

(c) The Department shall set the maximum fees, based on ability to pay and other factors, which may be charged by county departments of social services. The Department shall require waiver of fees for those unable to pay. Fees collected under this section shall be applied to the costs of preparing and writing reports and shall be used by the county department of social services to supplement and not to supplant appropriated funds.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-321 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-321
§ 122C-321. Voluntary admissions and discharges
Status: in_force

Any individual in need of treatment for mental illness or substance abuse may seek voluntary admission to the psychiatric service of the University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill. Procedures for admission and discharge shall be made in accordance with Parts 2 through 4 of this Article. The applicant may be admitted only upon the approval of the director of the psychiatric service or his designee.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215-47 — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-215-47
§ 143-215.47. Effect of right of withdrawal on discharges of water
Status: in_force

Neither a right of withdrawal nor any assignment or transfer of said right may be asserted in defense against a claim that the method of releasing or discharging water is improper, that the quality of water has been impaired by the withdrawal or release of the water or by its return to the stream following its use, that water has been diverted without authority from the basin from which it was withdrawn, or that water resulting from augmentation of the natural streamflow to control water quality has been withdrawn.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-1-10 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-1-10
§ 58-1-10. Contract of insurance
Status: in_force

A contract of insurance is an agreement by which the insurer is bound to pay money or its equivalent or to do some act of value to the insured upon, and as an indemnity or reimbursement for the destruction, loss, or injury of something in which the other party has an interest.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 74G-5 — NC Code / Chapter 74G / Section 74G-5
§ 74G-5. Campus police program records
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General is the legal custodian of all books, papers, documents, or other records and property of the Campus Police Program.

(b) Any papers, documents, or other records that become the property of the Campus Police Program and are placed in a campus police officer's personnel file maintained by the Attorney General are subject to the same restrictions concerning disclosure as set forth in Chapters 126, 153A, and 160A of the General Statutes for other personnel records.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Attorney General may disclose the contents of any records maintained under the authority of this Chapter to the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, the Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission, or any other criminal justice agency for certification or employment purposes.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21-20A — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-21-20A
§ 90-21.20A. Reporting by physicians of pilots' mental or physical disabilities or infirmities
Status: in_force

(a) A physician who reports to a government agency responsible for pilots' licenses or certificates or a government agency responsible for air safety that a pilot or an applicant for a pilot's license or certificate suffers from or probably suffers from a physical disability or infirmity that the physician believes will or reasonably could affect the person's ability to safely operate an aircraft shall have immunity, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as the result of making such a report.

(b) A physician who gives testimony about a pilot's or an applicant's mental or physical disability or infirmity in any administrative hearing or other proceeding held to consider the issuance, renewal, revocation, or suspension of a pilot's license or certificate shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as the result of such testimony.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-110-5 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-110-5
§ 62-110.5. Commission may exempt certain nonprofit and consumer-owned water or sewer utilities
Status: in_force

The Commission may exempt any water or sewer utilities owned by nonprofit membership or consumer-owned corporations from regulation under this Chapter, subject to those conditions the Commission deems appropriate, if:

(1) The members or consumer-owners of the corporation elect the governing board of the corporation pursuant to the corporation's articles of incorporation and bylaws; and

(2) The Commission finds that the organization and the quality of service of the utility are adequate to protect the public interest to the extent that additional regulation is not required by the public convenience and necessity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-327 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-327
§ 62-327. Gifts to members of Commission, Commission employees, or Public Staff
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any officer, agent, employee, or attorney of any public utility or any public utility holding company, subsidiary, or affiliated company, to knowingly offer or make to any member of the Commission, Commission staff, or Public Staff, any gift of money, property, or anything of value. It shall be unlawful for any member of the Commission, Commission staff, or Public Staff to knowingly accept any gift of money, property, or anything of value from any officer, agent, employee, or attorney of any public utility or any public utility holding company, subsidiary, or affiliated company; provided, however, that it shall not be unlawful for members of the Commission, Commission staff, or Public Staff to attend public breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or banquets sponsored by such entities. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and may only be fined in the discretion of the court; provided, further, that any member of the Commission staff, or member of the Public Staff violating this section shall also be subject to dismissal for cause.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-205-1 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-205-1
§ 122C-205.1. Discharge of clients who escape or breach the condition of release
Status: in_force

(a) As described in G.S. 122C-205(a) , when a client of a 24-hour facility escapes or breaches the condition of his release and does not return to the facility, the facility shall:

(1) If the client was admitted under Part 2 of this Article or under Parts 3 or 4 of this Article to a nonrestrictive facility, discharge the client based on the professional judgment of the responsible professional;

(2) If the client was admitted under Part 3 or Part 4 of this Article to a restrictive facility, discharge the client when the period for continued treatment, as specified by the court, expires;

(3) If the client was admitted pending a district court hearing under Part 7 of this Article, request that the court consider dismissal or continuance of the case at the initial district court hearing; or

(4) If the client was committed under Part 7 of this Article, discharge the client when the commitment expires.

(b) As described in G.S. 122C-205(a) , when a client of a 24-hour facility who was admitted under Part 8 of this Article escapes or breaches the conditions of his release and does not return to the facility, the facility may discharge the client from the facility based on the professional judgment of the responsible professional and following consultation with the appropriate area authority or physician.

(c) Upon discharge of the client, the 24-hour facility shall notify all the persons directed to be notified of the client's escape or breach of conditional release under 122C-205(a), (b) and (d) that the client has been discharged.

(d) If the client is returned to the 24-hour facility subsequent to discharge from the facility, applicable admission or commitment procedures shall be followed, when appropriate.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-956 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-956
§ 15A-956. Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted
Status: in_force

If a motion to dismiss is made at arraignment or trial, upon motion of the prosecutor the court may recess the proceedings for a period of time requested by the prosecutor, not to exceed 24 hours, prior to ruling upon the motion.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-18 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-18
§ 122C-18. State/Local Consumer Advocate; retaliation prohibited
Status: in_force

No one shall discriminate or retaliate against any person, provider, or facility because the person, provider, or facility in good faith complained or provided information to a Consumer Advocate.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-39-105 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-39-105
§ 58-39-105. Individual remedies
Status: in_force

(a) If any insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization fails to comply with G.S. 58-39-45 , 58-39-50 , or 58-39-55 with respect to the rights granted under those sections, any person whose rights are violated may apply to the superior court in the county in which such person resides for appropriate equitable relief.

(b) An insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization that discloses information in violation of G.S. 58-39-75 shall be liable for damages sustained by the individual to whom the information relates. No individual, however, shall be entitled to a monetary award that exceeds the actual damages sustained by the individual as a result of a violation of G.S. 58-39-75 .

(c) In any action brought pursuant to this section, the court may award the cost of the action and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.

(d) An action under this section must be brought within two years from the date the alleged violation is or should have been discovered.

(e) Except as specifically provided in this section, there shall be no remedy or recovery available to individuals for any occurrence that constitutes a violation of any provision of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143A-79-1 — NC Code / Chapter 143A / Section 143A-79-1
§ 143A-79.1. Public Officers and Employees Liability Insurance Commission; transfer
Status: reserved

The Public Officers and Employees Liability Insurance Commission, as contained in Part 20 of Article 9 of General Statutes Chapter 143B, is transferred by a Type II transfer to the Department of Insurance.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28C-10 — NC Code / Chapter 28C / Section 28C-10
§ 28C-10. Claims against absentee
Status: in_force

Immediately upon the appointment of a permanent receiver under this Chapter, the permanent receiver shall publish a notice addressed to all persons having claims against the absentee informing them of the action taken and requiring them to file their claims under oath with the permanent receiver. If any claimant fails to file his sworn claim within six months from the date of the first publication of such notice, the receiver may plead this fact in bar of his claim. Such notice shall be published in the same manner as that now prescribed by statute ( G.S. 28-47 ) 1 for claims against the estate of a decedent. Any party in interest may contest the validity of any claim before the judge, on due notice given to the permanent receiver and the person whose claim is contested.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-2A-505 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2A-505
§ 25-2A-505. Cancellation and termination and effect of cancellation, termination, rescission, or fraud on rights and remedies
Status: in_force

(1) On cancellation of the lease contract, all obligations that are still executory on both sides are discharged, but any right based on prior default or performance survives, and the cancelling party also retains any remedy for default of the whole lease contract or any unperformed balance.

(2) On termination of the lease contract, all obligations that are still executory on both sides are discharged, but any right based on prior default or performance survives.

(3) Unless the contrary intention clearly appears, expressions of “cancellation”, “rescission”, or the like of the lease contract may not be construed as a renunciation or discharge of any claim in damages for an antecedent default.

(4) Rights and remedies for material misrepresentation or fraud include all rights and remedies available under this Article for default.

(5) Neither rescission nor a claim for rescission of the lease contract nor rejection or return of the goods may bar or be deemed inconsistent with a claim for damages or other right or remedy.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-160-1 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-160-1
§ 105-160.1. Definitions
Status: in_force

The definitions provided in Part 2 of this Article shall apply in this Part except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. In addition, as used in this Part, “taxable income” is defined in sections 641 through 692 of the Code .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-315 — NC Code / Chapter 113 / Section 113-315
§ 113-315. Maximum assessment
Status: in_force

No assessment levied on any commodity under the provisions of this Article shall exceed one percent (1%) of the average value of this commodity during the next three years for which published statistics by the State of North Carolina or the federal government are available next preceding the application or petition.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135-112 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-135-112
§ 143B-135.112. Adopt-A-Trail Program
Status: in_force

The Department shall establish an Adopt-A-Trail Program to coordinate with the Trails Committee and local groups or persons on trail development and maintenance. Local involvement shall be encouraged, and interested groups are authorized to “adopt-a-trail” for such purposes as placing trail markers, trail building, trail blazing, litter control, resource protection, and any other activities related to the policies and purposes of this Part.