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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-33-44 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-33-44
§ 130A-33.44. Minority Health Advisory Council--members; selection; quorum; compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The Minority Health Advisory Council in the Department shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows:

(1) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor. Members appointed by the Governor shall be representatives of the following: health care providers, public health, health related public and private agencies and organizations, community-based organizations, and human services agencies and organizations.

(2) Five members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two of whom shall be members of the House of Representatives, and at least one of whom shall be a public member. The remainder of the Speaker's appointees shall be representative of any of the entities named in subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(3) Five members shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, two of whom shall be members of the Senate, and at least one of whom shall be a public member. The remainder of the President Pro Tempore's appointees shall be representative of any of the entities named in subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(4) Of the members appointed by the Governor, two shall serve initial terms of one year, two shall serve initial terms of two years, and one shall serve an initial term of three years. Thereafter, the Governor's appointees shall serve terms of four years.

(5) Of the nonlegislative members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two shall serve initial terms of two years, and one shall serve an initial term of three years. Thereafter, nonlegislative members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve terms of four years. Of the nonlegislative members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, two shall serve initial terms of two years, and one shall serve an initial term of three years. Thereafter, nonlegislative members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve terms of four years. Legislative members of the Council shall serve two-year terms.

(b) The Chairperson of the Council shall be elected by the Council from among its membership.

(c) The majority of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d) Members of the Council shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138-5 or G.S. 138-6 , or travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 120-3.1 , as applicable.

(e) All clerical support and other services required by the Council shall be provided by the Department.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-223 — NC Code / Chapter 113 / Section 113-223
§ 113-223. Reciprocal agreements by Department generally
Status: in_force

Subject to the specific provisions of G.S. 113-169.5 and G.S. 113-170.1 relating to reciprocal provisions as to landing and selling catch and as to licenses, the Department is empowered to make reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions respecting any of the matters governed in this Subchapter. Pursuant to such agreements the Department may modify provisions of this Subchapter in order to effectuate the purposes of such agreements, in the overall best interests of the conservation of marine and estuarine resources.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-347 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-347
§ 105-347. Levy of property taxes
Status: in_force

Each year -- not later than the date prescribed by applicable law or, in the absence of specific statutory provisions, not later than the first day of August -- the tax levying authorities of counties and municipalities shall levy on property rates of taxes, not exceeding any constitutional or statutory limits, necessary to meet the general and other legally authorized expenses of the taxing units.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-256-1 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-256-1
§ 14-256.1. Escape from private correctional facility
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person convicted in a jurisdiction other than North Carolina but housed in a private correctional facility located in North Carolina to escape from that facility. Violation of this section is a Class H felony.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1295 — NC Code / Chapter 35A / Section 35A-1295
§ 35A-1295. Termination of guardianship
Status: in_force

(a) Every guardianship shall be terminated and all powers and duties of the guardian provided in Article 9 of this Chapter shall cease when the ward:

(1) Ceases to be a minor as defined in G.S. 35A-1202(12) ,

(2) Is adjudicated to be restored to competency pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 35A-1130 , or

(3) Dies.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a guardian of the estate or a general guardian is responsible for all accountings required by Article 10 of this Chapter until the guardian is discharged by the clerk.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-1 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-1
§ 159-1. Short title and definitions
Status: in_force

(a) This Chapter may be cited as “The Local Government Finance Act.”

(b) The words and phrases defined in this section have the meanings indicated when used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly requires another meaning, or unless the word or phrase is given a more restrictive meaning by definition in another Article herein.

(1) “Chairman” means the chairman of the Local Government Commission.

(2) “City” includes towns and incorporated villages.

(3) “Clerk” means an officer or employee of a local government or public authority charged by law or direction of the governing board with the duty of keeping the minutes of board meetings and conserving records evidencing official actions of the board.

(4) “Commission” means the Local Government Commission.

(5) “Publish,” “publication,” and other forms of the word “publish” mean insertion in a newspaper qualified under G.S. 1-597 to publish legal advertisements.

(6) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Local Government Commission.

(c) Words in the singular number include the plural, and in the plural include the singular. Words of the masculine gender include the feminine and the neuter, and when the sense so indicates, words of the neuter gender may refer to any gender.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-10-145 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-10-145
§ 58-10-145. Monoline requirement for mortgage guaranty insurers
Status: in_force

A mortgage guaranty insurance company that transacts any kind of insurance other than mortgage guaranty insurance is not eligible to transact business in this State. Provided, however, that a mortgage guaranty insurance company may, until December 31, 2012, assume reinsurance for “credit insurance,” as defined in G.S. 58-7-15(17) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-361 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-361
§ 20-361. Application for permit and permit fee
Status: in_force

Application for a permit to move a structure must be made to the division or district engineer having jurisdiction at least two days prior to the date of the move. For good cause shown, this time may be waived by the district or division engineer. A travel plan and a permit application fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall accompany the application. Division or district engineers are authorized to issue permits for individual moves of a structure or building whose width does not exceed 36 feet. The travel plan will show the proposed route, the time estimated for each segment of the move, a plan to handle traffic so that no one delay to other highway users shall exceed 20 minutes. The division or district engineers shall review the travel plan and if the route cannot accommodate the move due to roadway weight limits, bridge size or weight limits, or will cause undue interruption of traffic flow, the permit shall not be issued. The applicant may submit alternate plans if desired until an acceptable route is determined. If the width of the building or structure to be relocated is more than 36 feet, or if no acceptable travel plan has been filed, and the denial of the permit would cause a hardship, the application and travel plan may be submitted to the Department on appeal. After reviewing the route and travel plan, the Department may in its discretion issue the permit after considering the practical physical limitations of the route, the nature and purpose of the move, the size and weight of the structure, the distance the structure is to be moved, and the safety and convenience of the traveling public. A surety bond in an amount to cover the cost of any damage to the pavement, structures, bridges, roadway or other damages that may occur can be required if deemed necessary by the Department.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 114-1-1 — NC Code / Chapter 114 / Section 114-1-1
§ 114-1.1. Common-law powers
Status: in_force

The General Assembly reaffirms that the Attorney General has had and continues to be vested with those powers of the Attorney General that existed at the common law, that are not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of North Carolina.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-187-15 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-187-15
§ 105-187.15. Definitions
Status: in_force

The definitions in G.S. 105-164.3 apply to this Article, except that the term “sale” does not include lease or rental, and the following definitions apply to this Article:

(1) Scrap tire.--A tire that is no longer suitable for its original, intended purpose because of wear, damage, or defect.

(2) Tire.--A continuous solid or pneumatic rubber covering encircling a wheel.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-154-2 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-154-2
§ 115C-154.2. Career and technical education equipment standards
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall develop equipment standards for each career and technical education program level and shall assist local school administrative units in determining the adequacy of equipment for each career and technical education program available in each local school administrative unit.

The State Board shall also develop a plan to assure that minimum equipment standards for each program are met to the extent that State, local, and federal funds are available for that purpose. The State Board shall consider all reasonable and prudent means to meet these minimum equipment standards and to ensure a balanced career and technical education program for students in the public schools.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-27-10 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-27-10
§ 58-27-10. Licenses
Status: in_force

Any domestic land mortgage company, or title insurance company, wishing to do business under the provisions of this Article upon making written application and submitting proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that its business, capital and other qualifications comply with the provisions of this Article, upon paying to the Commissioner, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) as a license fee and all other fees assessed against such company may be licensed to do business in this State under the provisions of this Article until the first day of the following July, and may have its license renewed for each year thereafter so long as it complies with the provisions of this Article and such rules adopted by the Commissioner. For each such renewal such company shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and all other fees assessed against such company and such renewal shall continue in force and effect until a new license be issued or specifically refused, unless revoked for good cause. The Commissioner, or any person appointed by him, shall have the power and authority to make such rules and regulations and examinations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, as may be in his discretion necessary or proper to enforce the provisions hereof and secure compliance with the terms of this Article. For any examination made hereunder the Commissioner shall charge the land mortgage companies or title insurance companies examined with the actual expense of such examination.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-65-85 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-65-85
§ 106-65.85. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Article:

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

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of North Carolina.

(3) “Cotton grower” means any person who is engaged in and has an economic risk in the business of producing or causing to be produced, for market, cotton.

(4) “Department” means the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135-188 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-135-188
§ 143B-135.188. North Carolina Aquariums; fees; fund
Status: reserved

(a) Fees.--The Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources may adopt a schedule of fees for the aquariums and piers operated by the North Carolina Aquariums, including:

(1) Gate admission fees.

(2) Facility rental fees.

(3) Educational programs.

(b) Fund.--The North Carolina Aquariums Fund is hereby created as a special fund. The North Carolina Aquariums Fund shall be used for the following purposes with respect to the aquariums and the pier operated by the Division of North Carolina Aquariums:

(1) Repair, renovation, expansion, maintenance, and educational exhibit construction. Funds used for repair, renovation, and expansion projects may be transferred to a capital projects fund to account for use of the funds for each project.

(2) Payment of the debt service and lease payments related to the financing of facility expansions, subject to G.S. 143B-135.190 .

(3) Matching of private funds that are raised for these purposes.

(4) Marketing the North Carolina Aquariums.

(c) Disposition of Receipts.--All receipts derived from the collection of admissions charges and other fees and the lease or rental of property or facilities shall be credited to the aquariums' General Fund operating budget. At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary may transfer from the North Carolina aquariums' General Fund operating budget to the North Carolina Aquariums Fund an amount not to exceed the sum of the following:

(1) One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000).

(2) The amount needed to cover the expenses described by subdivision (2) of subsection (b) this section.

(3) Any donations, gifts, and devises received by the North Carolina aquariums.

(d) Approval.--The Secretary may approve the use of the North Carolina Aquariums Fund for repair and renovation projects at the aquariums-related facilities that comply with the following:

(1) The total project cost is less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(2) The project meets the requirements of G.S. 143C-8-13(a) .

(3) The project is paid for from funds appropriated to the Fund.

(4) The project does not obligate the State to provide increased recurring funding for operations.

(e) Repealed by S.L. 2015-286, § 4.12(d), eff. Oct. 22, 2015 .

(f) Report.--The Department shall submit to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources and the Fiscal Research Division by September 30 of each year a report on the North Carolina Aquariums Fund that shall include the source and amounts of all funds credited to the Fund and the purpose and amount of all expenditures from the Fund during the prior fiscal year.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-1-105 — NC Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-1-105
§ 48-1-105. Name of adoptee after adoption
Status: in_force

When a decree of adoption becomes final, the name of the adoptee shall become the name designated in the decree.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 31C-5 — NC Code / Chapter 31C / Section 31C-5
§ 31C-5. Perfection of title of personal representative, heir or devisee; duty of personal representative
Status: in_force

If the title to any property to which this Chapter applies is held by the surviving spouse at the time of the decedent's death, the personal representative or an heir or devisee of the decedent may institute an action to perfect title to the property. The personal representative has no fiduciary duty to discover or attempt to discover whether any property held by the surviving spouse is property to which this Chapter applies, unless a written demand is made by an heir, devisee, or creditor of the decedent.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-15-03 — NC Code / Chapter 55A / Section 55A-15-03
§ 55A-15-03. Application for certificate of authority
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign corporation may apply for a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this State by delivering an application to the Secretary of State for filing. The application shall set forth:

(1) The name of the foreign corporation or, if its name is unavailable for use in this State, a corporate name that satisfies the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 55D of the General Statutes;

(2) The name of the state or country under whose law it is incorporated;

(3) Its date of incorporation and period of duration;

(4) The street address, and mailing address if different from the street address, of its principal office;

(5) The street address, and the mailing address if different from the street address, of its registered office in this State, the county in which the registered office is located, and the name of its registered agent at that office;

(6) The names and usual business addresses of its current officers; and

(7) Whether it has members.

(b) The foreign corporation shall deliver with the completed application a certificate of existence (or a document of similar import) duly authenticated by the Secretary of State or other official having custody of corporate records in the state or country under whose law it is incorporated.

(c) If the Secretary of State finds that the application conforms to law, the Secretary of State shall when all fees have been tended as prescribed in this Chapter:

(1) Endorse on the application and an exact or conformed copy thereof the word “filed” and the hour, day, month, and year of the filing thereof;

(2) File in the Secretary of State's office the application and the certificate of existence (or document of similar import as described in subsection (b) of this section);

(3) Issue a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this State to which the Secretary of State shall affix the exact or conformed copy of the application; and

(4) Send to the foreign corporation or its representative the certificate of authority, together with the exact or conformed copy of the application affixed thereto.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-3-150 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-3-150
§ 58-3-150. Forms to be approved by Commissioner
Status: reserved

(a) It is unlawful for any insurance company licensed and admitted to do business in this State to issue, sell, or dispose of any policy, contract, certificate, or certificate of insurance, or use applications in connection therewith, until the forms of the same have been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner, and copies filed in the Department. If a policy form filing is disapproved by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may return the filing to the filer. As used in this section, “ policy form ” includes endorsements, riders, or amendments to policies that have already been approved by the Commissioner.

(b) With respect to group and blanket accident and health insurance, group life insurance, and group annuity policies issued and delivered to a trust or to an association outside of this State and covering persons resident in this State, the group certificates to be delivered or issued for delivery in this State shall be filed with and approved by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If not submitted electronically, all contracts, literature, advertising materials, letters, and other documents submitted to the Department to comply with the filing requirements of this Chapter or an administrative rule adopted pursuant to this Chapter shall be submitted on paper eight and one-half inches by eleven inches. Brochures and pamphlets shall not be stapled or bound.

(d) to (g) Recodified as § 58-3-149(a), (b), (c), and (e), respectively, by S.L. 2021-177, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2022 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-880 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-880
§ 106-880. Distribution of funds from sale of forestlands
Status: in_force

All funds paid by the National Forest Commission, by authority of an act of Congress, approved May 23, 1908, (35 Stat. 260), for the Counties of Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Craven, Haywood, Henderson, Hyde, Jackson, Macon, Montgomery, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey, shall be paid to the proper county officers, and said funds shall, when received, be placed in the account of the general county funds: Provided, however, that in Buncombe County said funds shall be entirely for the use and benefit of the school administrative unit in which said national forestlands shall be located.

All funds which may hereafter come into the hands of the State Treasurer from like sources shall be likewise distributed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-202-12 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-202-12
§ 106-202.12. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Board” means the North Carolina Plant Conservation Board as provided in this Article.

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

(3) “Conserve” and “conservation” mean to use, and the use of, all methods and procedures for the purposes of increasing the number of individuals of resident species of plants up to adequate levels to assure their continuity in their ecosystems. These methods and procedures include all activities associated with scientific resource conservation such as research, census, law enforcement, habitat protection, acquisition and maintenance, propagation, and transplantation into unoccupied parts of historic range. With respect to endangered and threatened species, the terms mean to use, and the use of, methods and procedures to bring any endangered or threatened species to the point at which the measures provided for the species are no longer necessary.

(4) “Endangered species” means any species or higher taxon of plant whose continued existence as a viable component of the State's flora is determined to be in jeopardy by the Board; also, any species of plant determined to be an “endangered species” pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.

(5) “Endangered Species Act” means the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205 (87 Stat. 884), as it may be subsequently amended.

(6) “Exotic species” means a species or higher taxon of plant not native or naturalized in North Carolina but appearing in the Federal Endangered and Threatened Species List or in the appendices to the International Treaty on Endangered and Threatened Species.

(7) “Plant” means any member of the plant kingdom, including seeds, roots and other parts or their propagules.

(8) “Protected plant” means a species or higher taxon of plant adopted by the Board to protect, conserve, and/or enhance the plant species and includes those the Board has designated as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.

(9) “Resident plant or resident species” means a native species or higher taxon of plant growing in North Carolina.

(10) “Scientific committee” means the North Carolina Plant Conservation Scientific Committee.

(11) “Special concern species” means any species of plant in North Carolina which requires monitoring but which may be collected and sold under regulations adopted under the provisions of this Article.

(12) “Threatened species” means any resident species of plant which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range, or one that is designated as threatened by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service.