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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-25 — NC Code / Chapter 121 / Section 121-25
§ 121-25. License to conduct exploration, recovery or salvage operations
Status: in_force

(a) Any qualified person, firm or corporation desiring to conduct any type of exploration, recovery or salvage operations, in the course of which any part of a derelict vessel or its contents or other archaeological site may be removed, displaced or destroyed, shall first make application to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and obtain a permit or license to conduct such operations. If the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources shall find that the granting of such permit or license is in the best interest of the State, it may grant such applicant a permit or license for such a period of time and under such conditions as the Department may deem to be in the best interest of the State. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, such permit or license may include but need not be limited to any of the following:

(1) Payment of monetary fee to be set by the Department.

(2) That a portion or all of the historic material or artifacts be delivered to custody and possession of the Department.

(3) That a portion of all of such relics or artifacts may be sold or retained by the licensee.

(4) That a portion or all of such relics or artifacts may be sold or traded by the Department.

Permits or licenses may be renewed upon or prior to expiration upon such terms as the applicant and the Department may mutually agree. Holders of permits or licenses shall be responsible for obtaining permission of any federal agencies having jurisdiction, including the United States Coast Guard, the United States Department of the Navy and the United States Army Corps of Engineers prior to conducting any salvaging operations.

(b) All photographs, video recordings, or other documentary materials of a derelict vessel or shipwreck or its contents, relics, artifacts, or historic materials in the custody of any agency of North Carolina government or its subdivisions shall be a public record pursuant to Chapter 132 of the General Statutes .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1262 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1262
§ 143B-1262. Exemption from Local Government and County Fiscal Control Acts
Status: in_force

The authority shall be exempt from the operation and provisions of Chapter 60 of the Public Laws of North Carolina of 1931, known as the “Local Government Act,” and the amendments thereto, and from Chapter 146 of the Public Laws of North Carolina of 1927, known as the “County Fiscal Control Act” and the amendments thereto.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-65-96 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-65-96
§ 106-65.96. Sanitizing
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall sell any renovated bedding or secondhand bedding unless it is sanitized in accordance with rules adopted by the Board of Agriculture.

(b) A sanitizing apparatus or process shall not be used for sanitizing bedding or material required to be sanitized under this Article until the apparatus is approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(c) A person who sanitizes bedding shall attach to the bedding a yellow tag containing information required by the rules of the Board of Agriculture.

(d) A person who sanitizes material or bedding for another person shall keep a complete record of the kind of material and bedding which has been sanitized. The record shall be subject to inspection by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(e) A person who receives used bedding for renovation or storage shall attach to the bedding a tag on which is legibly written the date of receipt and the name and address of the owner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-110 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-110
§ 90-110. Injunctions
Status: in_force

(a) The superior court of North Carolina shall have jurisdiction in proceedings in accordance with the rules of those courts to enjoin violations of this Article.

(b) In case of an alleged violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section, trial shall, upon demand of the accused, be by a jury in accordance with the rules of the superior courts of North Carolina.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-31 — NC Code / Chapter 150B / Section 150B-31
§ 150B-31. Stipulations
Status: in_force

(a) The parties in a contested case may, by a stipulation in writing filed with the administrative law judge, agree upon any fact involved in the controversy, which stipulation shall be used as evidence at the hearing and be binding on the parties thereto. Parties should agree upon facts when practicable.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, disposition may be made of a contested case by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, waiver, default, or other method agreed upon by the parties.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-52-2 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-52-2
§ 20-52.2. Unregisterable certificate of title
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 20-52 , the Division is directed to create and issue an unregisterable certificate of title. An owner of an eligible vehicle may apply for an unregisterable certificate of title by submitting an application on a form provided by the Division.

(b) The Division may determine the color, content, and format of an unregisterable certificate of title, provided that:

(1) An unregisterable certificate of title shall be distinct in color from other types of vehicle titles.

(2) An unregisterable certificate of title shall contain a notice that the vehicle described thereon is no longer able to be registered for highway use in this State. The notice shall also contain a statement that the unregisterable certificate of title is solely intended for proof of ownership and use in transferring the vehicle for parts only, destruction, or recycling.

(c) Vehicles meeting the requirements of G.S. 20-109.1A are eligible for issuance of an unregisterable certificate of title.

(d) A vehicle issued an unregisterable certificate of title under this section is no longer eligible for titling or registration for highway use, provided that the Division may rescind the issuance of an unregisterable certificate of title if it determines the title was issued in error.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-23 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-23
§ 160A-23. District map; reapportionment
Status: in_force

(a) If the city is divided into electoral districts for the purpose of electing the members of the council, the map or description required by G.S. 160A-22 shall also show the boundaries of the several districts.

(b) The council shall have authority to revise electoral district boundaries from time to time. If district boundaries are set out in the city charter and the charter does not provide a method for revising them, the council may revise them only for the purpose of (i) accounting for territory annexed to or excluded from the city, and (ii) correcting population imbalances among the districts shown by a new federal census or caused by exclusions or annexations. When district boundaries have been established in conformity with the federal Constitution, the council shall not be required to revise them again until a new federal census of population is taken or territory is annexed to or excluded from the city, whichever event first occurs. In establishing district boundaries, the council may use data derived from the most recent federal census and shall not be required to use any other population estimates.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-143-20A — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-143-20A
§ 143-143.20A. Display of pricing on manufactured homes
Status: in_force

(a) If the manufacturer of a manufactured home publishes a manufacturer's suggested retail price, that price shall be displayed near the front entrance of the manufactured home.

(b) Each manufactured home dealer shall prominently display a sign and provide to each buyer a notice, developed by the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Board, containing information about the Board, including how to file a consumer complaint with the Board and the warranties and protections provided for each new manufactured home under federal and State law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-630 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-630
§ 15A-630. Notice to defendant of true bill of indictment
Status: in_force

Upon the return of a bill of indictment as a true bill the presiding judge must immediately cause notice of the indictment to be mailed or otherwise given to the defendant unless he is then represented by counsel of record. The notice must inform the defendant of the time limitations upon his right to discovery under Article 48 of this Chapter, Discovery in the Superior Court, and a copy of the indictment must be attached to the notice. If the judge directs that the indictment be sealed as provided in G.S. 15A-623(f) , he may defer the giving of notice under this section for a reasonable length of time.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-59-1A — NC Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143-59-1A
§ 143-59.1A. Preference given to products made in United States
Status: in_force

If the Secretary of Administration or a State agency cannot give preference to North Carolina products or services as provided in G.S. 143-59 , the Secretary or State agency shall give preference, as far as may be practicable and to the extent permitted by State law, federal law, and federal treaty, to products or services manufactured or produced in the United States. Provided, however, that in giving such preference no sacrifice or loss in price or quality shall be permitted; and provided further, that preference in all cases shall be given to surplus products or articles produced and manufactured by other State departments, institutions, or agencies which are available for distribution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-36 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-36
§ 115C-36. Designation of board
Status: in_force

All powers and duties conferred and imposed by law respecting public schools, which are not expressly conferred and imposed upon some other official, are conferred and imposed upon local boards of education. Said boards of education shall have general control and supervision of all matters pertaining to the public schools in their respective administrative units and they shall enforce the school law in their respective units.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-168-16 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-168-16
§ 106-168.16. Civil penalties
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may assess a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) against any person who violates a provision of this Article or any rule promulgated thereunder. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Commissioner shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation.

The clear proceeds of civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-123 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-123
§ 90-123. Fees
Status: in_force

In order to provide the means of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of this Article and the duties of devolving upon the North Carolina State Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Board is authorized to charge and collect the following fees:

(1)

Each application for general optometry examination․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․$800.00

(2)

Each general optometry license renewal, which fee shall be annually fixed by the Board, and not later than December 15 of each year written notice of the amount of the renewal fee shall be given to each optometrist licensed to practice in this State by mailing the notice to the last address of record with the Board of each such optometrist

․․․․․․․․․300.00

(3)

Each certificate of license to a resident optometrist desiring to change to another state or territory

․․․․․․․․․300.00

(4)

Each license issued to a practitioner of another state or territory to practice in this State

․․․․․․․․․350.00

(5)

Each license to resume practice issued to an optometrist who has retired from the practice of optometry or who has removed from and returned to this State

․․․․․․․․․350.00

(6)

Each application for registration as an optometric assistant or renewal thereof

․․․․․․․․․100.00

(7)

Each application for registration as an optometric technician or renewal thereof

․․․․․․․․․100.00

(8)

Each duplicate license or renewal thereof for each branch office․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․100.00.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-131-8 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-131-8
§ 105-131.8. Tax credits
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in G.S. 105-153.9(a)(4) with respect to a taxed S Corporation, for purposes of G.S. 105-153.9 and G.S. 105-160.4 , each resident shareholder is considered to have paid a tax imposed on the shareholder in an amount equal to the shareholder's pro rata share of any net income tax paid by the S Corporation to a state that does not measure the income of S Corporation shareholders by the income of the S Corporation. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “ net income tax ” means any tax imposed on or measured by a corporation's net income.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in G.S. 105-160.3 , each shareholder of an S Corporation is allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by Parts 2 and 3 of this Article an amount equal to the shareholder's pro rata share of the tax credits for which the S Corporation is eligible.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90D-1 — NC Code / Chapter 90D / Section 90D-1
§ 90D-1. Title
Status: in_force

This Chapter may be cited as the “Interpreter and Transliterator Licensure Act”.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-316-4 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-316-4
§ 106-316.1 to 106-316.5 1]
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of G.S. 106-316.1 to 106-316.5 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-235 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-235
§ 1-235. Of appellate division docketed in superior court; lien
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the appropriate clerk of the appellate division, on application of the party obtaining judgment in one of the courts of that division, directing in whole or in part the payment of money, or affecting the title to real estate, or on the like application of the attorney of record of said party, to certify under his hand and the seal of said court a transcript of the judgment, setting forth the title of the court, the names of the parties thereto, the relief granted, that the judgment was so rendered by said court, the amount and date of the judgment, what part thereof bears interest and from what time; and said clerk shall send such certificate and transcript to the clerk of the superior court of such counties as he is directed; and the clerk of the superior court receiving the certificate and transcript shall docket them in like manner as judgment rolls of the superior court are docketed. And when so docketed, the lien of said judgment is the same in all respects, subject to the same restrictions and qualifications, and the time shall be reckoned as is provided and prescribed in the preceding sections for judgments of the superior court, so far as the same are applicable. The party desiring the certificate and transcript provided for in this section may obtain them at any time after such judgment has been rendered, unless the appellate court otherwise directs.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-82B-1 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-82B-1
§ 58-82B-1. Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that certain firefighting foams used to fight Class B fires, often referred to as Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF), are critical for fire suppression and public safety. However, because many AFFF could contain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, certain foams may require additional research, oversight, and management. The General Assembly further finds that accurate and comprehensive reporting of the use of AFFF by fire departments throughout the State is essential in order to appropriately manage the potential impacts of AFFF on the environment and public health.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-21 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-21
§ 20-21. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this State
Status: in_force

Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State has been suspended or revoked as provided in this Article shall not operate a motor vehicle in this State under a license, permit or registration issued by another jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension, or after such revocation until a new license is obtained when and as permitted under this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-148 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-148
§ 20-148. Meeting of vehicles
Status: in_force

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, each giving to the other at least one half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1803 — NC Code / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-1803
§ 7B-1803. Receipt of complaints; filing of petition
Status: in_force

(a) All complaints concerning a juvenile alleged to be delinquent or undisciplined shall be referred to the juvenile court counselor for screening and evaluation. Thereafter, if the juvenile court counselor determines that a petition should be filed, the petition shall be drawn by the juvenile court counselor or the clerk, signed by the complainant, and verified before an official authorized to administer oaths. If the circumstances indicate a need for immediate attachment of jurisdiction and if the juvenile court counselor is out of the county or otherwise unavailable to receive a complaint and to draw a petition when it is needed, the clerk shall assist the complainant in communicating the complaint to the juvenile court counselor by telephone and, with the approval of the juvenile court counselor, shall draw a petition and file it when signed and verified. A copy of the complaint and petition shall be transmitted to the juvenile court counselor.

(b) If review is requested pursuant to G.S. 7B-1704 , the prosecutor shall review a complaint and any decision of the juvenile court counselor not to authorize that the complaint be filed as a petition. If the prosecutor, after review, authorizes a complaint to be filed as a petition, the prosecutor shall prepare the complaint to be filed by the clerk as a petition, recording the day of filing.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162A-26 — NC Code / Chapter 162A / Section 162A-26
§ 162A-26. Title
Status: in_force

This Article shall be known and may be cited as the “Regional Sewage Disposal Planning Act of 1971.”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32A-28 — NC Code / Chapter 32A / Section 32A-28
§ 32A-28. Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes as a matter of public policy the fundamental right of a parent to delegate decisions relating to health care for the parent's minor child where the parent is unavailable for a period of time by reason of travel or otherwise.

(b) The purpose of this Article is to establish a nonexclusive method for a parent to authorize in the parent's absence consent to health care for the parent's minor child. This Article is not intended to be in derogation of the common law or of Article 1A of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-445 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-445
§ 143B-445. Applicability of Executive Budget Act
Status: in_force

The North Carolina Science and Technology Research Center is subject to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 143, of the General Statutes of North Carolina .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 117-7 — NC Code / Chapter 117 / Section 117-7
§ 117-7. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this Article, shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:

(1) “Acquire” shall mean acquire by purchase, lease, devise, gift or other mode of acquisition.

(2) “Board” shall mean the board of directors of a corporation formed under this Article.

(3) “Corporation” shall mean a corporation formed under this Article.

(4) “Federal agency” shall mean and include the United States of America, the President of the United States of America, the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works and any and all other authorities, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States of America, heretofore or hereafter created.

(5) “Law” shall mean any act or statute, general, special or local of this State.

(6) “Person” shall mean and include natural persons, firms, associations, corporations, business trusts, partnerships and bodies politic.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53-167 — NC Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53-167
§ 53-167. Expenses of supervision
Status: in_force

For the purpose of defraying necessary expenses of the Office of Commissioner of Banks for supervision, each licensee shall pay to the Commissioner an assessment not to exceed eighteen dollars ($18.00) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of assets, or fraction thereof, plus a fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per office; provided, however, a consumer finance licensee shall pay a minimum annual assessment of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00). The assessment shall be determined on a consumer finance licensee's total assets as shown on its report of condition made to the Commissioner as of December 31 of each year, or the date most nearly approximating that date. If the Commissioner determines that the financial condition or manner of operation of a consumer finance licensee warrants further examination or an increased level of supervision, the licensee may be subject to assessment not to exceed the amount determined in accordance with the schedule set forth in this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-51 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-51
§ 143B-51. Functions of the Department
Status: reserved

(a) The functions of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources shall comprise, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Executive Organization Act of 1973 or by the Constitution of North Carolina, all executive functions of the State in relation to the development and preservation of libraries, historical records, sites and property, and of an appreciation of art and music and further including those prescribed powers, duties, and functions enumerated in Article 17 of Chapter 143A of the General Statutes of this State.

(b) All such functions, powers, duties, and obligations heretofore vested in any agency enumerated in Article 17 of Chapter 143A of the General Statutes are hereby transferred to and vested in the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources except as otherwise provided by the Executive Organization Act of 1973. They shall include, by way of extension and not of limitation, the functions of:

(1) The Secretary and Department of Art, Culture and History;

(2) The State Department of Archives and History;

(3) The North Carolina Advisory Council on Historic Preservation;

(4) The North Carolina State Library;

(5) The Interstate Library Compact;

(6) The North Carolina Museum of Art;

(7) Repealed by S.L. 2012-120, § 1(c), eff. Oct. 1, 2012 .

(8) The North Carolina Symphony Society, Inc.;

(9) The State Art Museum Building Commission;

(10) The Library Certification Board;

(11) The Tryon Palace Commission;

(12) The North Carolina Arts Council;

(13) The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission;

(14), (15) Repealed by S.L. 2015-184, § 6, eff. Aug. 5, 2015 .

(16) The Executive Mansion Fine Arts Commission;

(17) Repealed by S.L. 2015-184, § 6, eff. Aug. 5, 2015 .

(18) The North Carolina Awards Commission;

(19) Repealed by S.L. 2015-184, § 6, eff. Aug. 5, 2015 .

(20) The Roanoke Island Historical Association, Inc.;

(21) to (23) Repealed by S.L. 2015-184, § 6, eff. Aug. 5, 2015 .

(24) The Edenton Historical Commission;

(25) The Historic Bath Commission;

(26) The Historic Hillsborough Commission; and

(27) Repealed by S.L. 2015-184, § 6, eff. Aug. 5, 2015 .

(28) The Historic Murfreesboro Commission.

(29) to (39) Repealed by S.L. 2015-184, § 6, eff. Aug. 5, 2015 .