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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-85-36 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-85-36
§ 90-85.36. Availability of pharmacy records
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) below, written or electronic prescription orders on file in a pharmacy or other place where prescriptions are dispensed are not public records and any person having custody of or access to the prescription orders may divulge the contents or provide a copy only to the following persons:

(1) An adult patient for whom the prescription was issued or a person who is legally appointed guardian of that person;

(2) An emancipated minor patient for whom the prescription order was issued or a person who is the legally appointed guardian of that patient;

(3) An unemancipated minor patient for whom the prescription order was issued when the minor's consent is sufficient to authorize treatment of the condition for which the prescription was issued;

(4) A parent or person in loco parentis of an unemancipated minor patient for whom the prescription order was issued when the minor's consent is not sufficient to authorize treatment for the condition for which the prescription is issued;

(5) The licensed practitioner who issued the prescription;

(6) The licensed practitioner who is treating the patient for whom the prescription was issued;

(7) A pharmacist who is providing pharmacy services to the patient for whom the prescription was issued;

(8) Anyone who presents a written authorization for the release of pharmacy information signed by the patient or his legal representative;

(9) Any person authorized by subpoena, court order or statute;

(10) Any firm, association, partnership, business trust, corporation or company charged by law or by contract with the responsibility of providing for or paying for medical care for the patient for whom the prescription order was issued;

(11) A member or designated employee of the Board;

(12) The executor, administrator or spouse of a deceased patient for whom the prescription order was issued;

(13) Researchers and surveyors who have approval from the Board. The Board shall issue this approval when it determines that there are adequate safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the prescription orders and that the researchers or surveyors will not publicly disclose any information that identifies any person;

(14) The person owning the pharmacy or his authorized agent; or

(15) A HIPAA covered entity, or business associate described in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103 , or a health care provider who is not a covered entity, for purposes of treatment, payment, or health care operations to the extent that disclosure is permitted or required by applicable State or federal law.

(b) A pharmacist may disclose any information to any person only when he reasonably determines that the disclosure is necessary to protect the life or health of any person.

(c) Records required to be kept by G.S. 90-93(d) (Schedule V) are not public records and shall be disclosed at the pharmacist's discretion.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 157-66 — NC Code / Chapter 157 / Section 157-66
§ 157-66. Authority created
Status: in_force

There is hereby created and established a public body corporate and politic to be known as the North Carolina Indian Housing Authority which shall be governed by the provisions of law controlling housing authorities as set out in this Chapter as well as other applicable provisions of the General Statutes. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the North Carolina Indian Housing Authority not be treated as a State agency for any purpose, but rather that it be treated as a housing authority as set out above.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-30-175 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-30-175
§ 58-30-175. Recovery of premiums owed
Status: in_force

(a) An agent, broker, premium finance company, or any other person, other than the insured, responsible for the payment of a premium is obligated to pay an unpaid premium for the full policy term due the insurer at the time of the declaration of insolvency, whether earned or unearned, as shown on the records of the insurer. The liquidator also has the right to recover from such person any part of an unearned premium that represents commission of such person. Except as provided in G.S. 58-30-160 , credits or setoffs or both are not allowed to an agent, broker, or premium finance company for any amounts advanced to the insurer by the agent, broker, or premium finance company on behalf of, but in the absence of a payment by, the insured.

(b) An insured is obligated to pay any unpaid premium due the insurer at the time of the declaration of insolvency, as shown on the records of the insurer.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159B-31 — NC Code / Chapter 159B / Section 159B-31
§ 159B-31. Legislative consent to the application of laws of other states
Status: in_force

Legislative consent is hereby given

(1) To the application of the laws of other states with respect to taxation, payments in lieu of taxes, and the assessment thereof, to any municipality or joint agency created pursuant to this Chapter, which has acquired or has an interest in a project, real or personal, situated without the State, or which owns or operates a project without the State pursuant to this Chapter, and

(2) To the application of regulatory and other laws of other states and of the United States to any municipality or joint agency which owns or operates a project without the State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 117-10-2 — NC Code / Chapter 117 / Section 117-10-2
§ 117-10.2. Restriction on municipal service
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this section, no electric membership corporation shall furnish electric service to, or within the limits of, any incorporated city or town, except pursuant to a franchise that may be granted under the provisions of G.S. 117-10.1 , or as permitted under G.S. 160A-331 , 160A-331.2 , 160A-332 , and 160A-333 . In addition, an electric membership corporation may furnish electric service to, or within the limits of, any incorporated city or town if the city or town and all electric suppliers, including public utilities, other electric membership corporations and other cities or towns, then furnishing electric service to or within such city or town consent thereto in writing.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53A-45 — NC Code / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-45
§ 53A-45. Board of directors
Status: in_force

The business and affairs of a North Carolina Enterprise Corporation shall be managed and conducted by a board of directors and by such officers and agents as the corporation by its bylaws shall authorize. The initial board of directors shall be those listed in the Articles of Incorporation. At the initial shareholders meeting, and thereafter annually, the voting common stock shareholders shall elect a board of directors comprised of not less than thirteen (13) members in accordance with the following conditions:

(1) Not less than five (5) members who are employed by the North Carolina banks that invest in the common stock of the North Carolina Enterprise Corporation;

(2) Not less than five (5) members who are representatives of North Carolina savings and loans, insurance companies, utility companies, endowment funds, public investors, private businesses, private individuals, or others that invest in the common stock of the North Carolina Enterprise Corporation;

(3) Not less than two (2) members who are the representatives of appropriate public interests, which persons shall not be employed by any bank, entity, or person that owns common stock of the North Carolina Enterprise Corporation;

(4) One member who is the President or the Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Enterprise Corporation.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-478 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-478
§ 1-478. Defendant's undertaking for replevy
Status: in_force

At any time before the delivery of the property to the plaintiff, the defendant may, if he does not except to the sureties of the plaintiff, require the return thereof, upon giving to the sheriff a written undertaking, payable to the plaintiff, executed by one or more sufficient sureties, to the effect that they are bound in double the value of the property, as stated in the affidavit of the plaintiff, for the delivery thereof to the plaintiff, with damages, not less than the difference in value of the property at the time of the execution of the undertaking and the value of the property at the time of its delivery to the plaintiff, together with damages for detention and the costs, if delivery can be had, and if delivery cannot be had, for the payment to him of such sum as may be recovered against the defendant for the value of the property at the time of the wrongful taking or detention, with interest thereon, as damages for such taking and detention, together with the costs of the action. If a return of the property is not so required, within three days after the taking and service of notice to the defendant, it must be delivered to the plaintiff, unless it is claimed by an interpleader.

The defendant's undertaking shall include liability for costs, as provided in this section, only where the undertaking is given in actions instituted in the superior court.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89G-13 — NC Code / Chapter 89G / Section 89G-13
§ 89G-13. Injunction to prevent violation; notification of complaints
Status: in_force

(a) If the Board finds that a person who does not have a license issued under this Chapter is engaging in the practice of irrigation construction or irrigation contracting, the Board may appear in its own name in superior court in actions for injunctive relief to prevent any person from violating the provisions of this Chapter or rules adopted by the Board.

(b) A licensed irrigation contractor shall notify the Board by registered mail of any complaints filed against the contractor within 30 days from the date the complaint was filed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-290 — NC Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116-290
§ 116-290. Cheatham-White Scholarships; establishment and purpose; benefits
Status: in_force

(a) Scholarships Established; Purpose.--The Cheatham-White Scholarships are established as a merit scholarship program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and at North Carolina Central University. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide an outstanding educational experience for students who are exceptional scholars, versatile and well-rounded individuals with a broad range of interests, and who are accomplished and proficient in areas of both the arts and the sciences. They must also demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to service.

(b) Scholarship Benefits.--Each scholarship is a fully funded four-year scholarship that covers the cost of all of the following: full tuition, student fees, housing, meals, textbooks, a laptop, supplies, travel, and personal expenses. Each scholarship also provides four summers of fully funded enrichment and networking opportunities that may include international travel and study.

(c) Number of Scholarships Awarded.--Up to 50 scholarships, 40 for resident students and 10 for nonresident students, may be awarded each academic year to students admitted to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Up to 50 scholarships, 40 for resident students and 10 for nonresident students, may be awarded each academic year to students admitted to North Carolina Central University.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90A-40 — NC Code / Chapter 90A / Section 90A-40
§ 90A-40. Issuance of certificates
Status: reserved

(a) An applicant, upon meeting satisfactorily the appropriate requirements, shall be issued a suitable certificate by the Commission designating the level of his competency. Once issued, a certificate shall be valid unless:

(1) The certificate holder voluntarily surrenders the certificate to the Commission;

(2) The certificate is replaced by one of a higher grade;

(3) The certificate is revoked by the Commission for cause; or

(4) The certificate holder fails to pay the annual renewal fee when due.

(b) A certificate shall be issued in an appropriate grade without examination to any person who is properly registered on the “National Association of Boards of Certification” reciprocal registry and who meets all other requirements of rules adopted under this Article.

(c) Repealed by Laws 1987, c. 582, § 2.

(d) Repealed by Laws 1991, c. 623, § 7 .

(e) Temporary certificates in an appropriate grade may be issued without examination to any person employed as a water pollution control system operator when the Commission finds that the supply of certified operators or persons with training and experience necessary for certification is inadequate. Temporary certificates shall be valid for only one year, but may be renewed. Temporary certificates may be issued with such special conditions or requirements relating to the place of employment of the person holding the certificate, his supervision on a consulting or advisory basis, or other matters as the Commission may deem necessary to protect the public health and maintain the water quality standards of the receiving waters as assigned by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.

(f) Certificates in an appropriate grade and type may be issued without examination to water pollution control system operators who on 1 January 1992 hold certificates of competency issued under the voluntary certification program administered by the North Carolina Water Pollution Control Association.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 17E-30 — NC Code / Chapter 17E / Section 17E-30
§ 17E-30. Expunction records access
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding G.S. 15A-145.4 or G.S. 15A-145.5 , the Commission may gain access to an individual's felony conviction records, including those maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts in its confidential files containing the names of persons granted expunctions for the purposes of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-1-107 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-1-107
§ 25-1-107. Section captions
Status: in_force

Section captions are part of this Chapter. The subsection headings in Article 9 of this Chapter are not parts of this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 127A-52 — NC Code / Chapter 127A / Section 127A-52
§ 127A-52. Jurisdiction of courts-martial
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction of courts-martial of the North Carolina National Guard, not in the service of the United States, shall be as prescribed by the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, as shall be currently in use by the Armed Forces of the United States. Such courts-martial shall have jurisdiction to try accused persons for offenses committed while serving without the State and while going to and returning from service without the State in like manner and to the same extent as while serving within the State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 111-18-1 — NC Code / Chapter 111 / Section 111-18-1
§ 111-18.1. Award and assistance checks payable to decedents
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of the death of a recipient of an award made pursuant to G.S. 111-18 during or after the first day of the month for which the award was authorized to be paid, any check or checks in payment of such award made payable to the deceased recipient and not endorsed prior to the payee's death shall be delivered to the clerk of the superior court and be by him administered under the provisions of G.S. 28A-25-6 .

(b) In the event of the death of a recipient of a cash payment service that was rendered as part of a program of public assistance for the blind or visually impaired, any check issued for the payment of that service made payable to that recipient, but not endorsed prior to the recipient's death, shall be returned to the issuing agency and made void. The issuing agency shall then issue a check payable to the provider of the service for the sum remaining due for this service, not to exceed the amount of the returned and voided check.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55-15-05 — NC Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55-15-05
§ 55-15-05. Effect of certificate of authority
Status: reserved

(a) A certificate of authority authorizes the foreign corporation to which it is issued to transact business in this State subject, however, to the right of the State to revoke the certificate as provided in this Chapter. A foreign corporation may qualify in this State as executor, administrator, or guardian, or as trustee under the will of any person domiciled in this State at the time of that person's death only in accordance with applicable provisions of Article 24 of Chapter 53.

A foreign corporation qualifying as testamentary trustee or executor under the provisions of this section shall appoint a process agent and file such appointment with the court as required by G.S. 28A-4-2(4) .

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, a foreign corporation with a valid certificate of authority has the same but no greater rights and has the same but no greater privileges as, and is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities now or later imposed on, a domestic corporation of like character.

(c) Reserved for future codification purposes.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-67 — NC Code / Chapter 131E / Section 131E-67
§ 131E-67. Specialty hospitals
Status: reserved

All functions, powers, duties, and obligations heretofore vested in the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Specialty Hospitals and Eastern North Carolina Hospital are hereby transferred to and vested in the Department. All appropriations heretofore made to such Board of Directors or to any of the hospitals are hereby transferred to the Department. The Secretary of the Department shall have the power and duty to adopt rules for the operation of these facilities.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 59-203 — NC Code / Chapter 59 / Section 59-203
§ 59-203. Cancellation of certificate
Status: in_force

A certificate of limited partnership shall be cancelled upon the dissolution and the commencement of winding up of the partnership or at any other time that there are no limited partners. A certificate of cancellation shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and set forth:

(1) The name of the limited partnership;

(2) The date of filing of its certificate of limited partnership;

(3) The reason for filing the certificate of cancellation;

(4) The effective date of cancellation if it is not to be effective upon the filing of the certificate; and

(5) Any other information the partners filing the certificate determine.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1472 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-1472
§ 143B-1472. Medication losses related to inmate transfer
Status: reserved

(a) The Health Services Division shall collect data on medication losses that occur during inmate transfer. The collection methods shall provide, at a minimum, for all of the following:

(1) A mechanism to easily summarize medication losses across all identified reasons for the loss.

(2) Information on the prison from which an inmate was transferred.

(3) Identification of custody officials involved in the transfer.

(b) The Department shall develop internal controls related to the oversight of medications lost during inmate transfers based on the data collected under subsection (a) of this section. In addition, the Department's Internal Audit unit shall establish an internal oversight function to investigate any medication losses valued at greater than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(c) The Department shall also establish disciplinary actions for staff who are found to be responsible for inmate medication losses during transfer. The Health Services Division shall be responsible for addressing disciplinary actions for Health Services prison staff who are found to be responsible for medications lost during inmate transfers and shall refer incidents involving custody staff to the appropriate unit for action.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 68-23 — NC Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68-23
§ 68-23. Right to feed impounded livestock; owner liable
Status: in_force

When any livestock is impounded under the provisions of this Chapter and remains without reasonably adequate feed and water for more than 24 hours, any person may lawfully enter the area of impoundment to supply the livestock with feed and water. Such person shall not be liable in trespass for such entry and may recover of the owner or, if the owner is unknown, of the impounder of the livestock, the reasonable costs of the feed and water.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-232 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-232
§ 115C-232. Local financing of summer schools
Status: in_force

Supplementary funds authorized in special tax elections for school purposes may be used to establish and maintain summer schools, as provided in G.S. 115C-501(a) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-339-12 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-339-12
§ 1-339.12. Clerk's authority to compel report or accounting; contempt proceeding
Status: in_force

Whenever any person fails to file any report or account, as provided by this Article, or files an incorrect or incomplete report or account, the clerk of the superior court, having jurisdiction, on his own motion or on motion of any interested party, may issue an order directing such person to file a correct and complete report or account within twenty days after service of the order on him. If such person fails to comply with the order, the clerk may issue an attachment against him for contempt, and may commit him to jail until he files such correct and complete report or account.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-270-94 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-270-94
§ 90-270.94. Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

All fees and other moneys collected and received by the Board shall be used for the purposes of implementing this Article. The financial records of the Board shall be subjected to an annual audit and paid for out of the funds of the Board.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-474 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-474
§ 105-474. Definitions; construction of Article; remedies and penalties
Status: in_force

The definitions set forth in Article 5 of Subchapter I of this Chapter shall apply to this Article insofar as such definitions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, and all other provisions of Articles 5 and 9 of Subchapter I of this Chapter as the same relate to the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Act shall be applicable to this Article unless such provisions are inconsistent with the provisions of this Article. The administrative interpretations made by the Secretary of Revenue with respect to the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Act, to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, may be uniformly applied in the construction and interpretation of this Article. It is the intention of this Article that the provisions of this Article and the provisions of the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Act, insofar as practicable, shall be harmonized.

The provisions with respect to remedies and penalties applicable to the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Act, as contained in Articles 5 and 9 of Subchapter I of this Chapter, shall be applicable in like manner to the tax authorized to be levied and collected under this Article, to the extent that the same are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18B-1122 — NC Code / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-1122
§ 18B-1122. Minimum standard of fill for malt beverages
Status: in_force

Malt beverages may be produced, bottled, imported, distributed, and sold in sealed containers which are 50 milliliters or more in volume. The Commission shall not limit or restrict the size of an individual malt beverage container allowed for sale in this State, provided that the container is not less than 50 milliliters.