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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 24-14 — NC Code / Chapter 24 / Section 24-14
§ 24-14. Limitations on charges and interest
Status: in_force

(a) No person, copartnership, association, trust, corporation or other legal entity making loans under this Article may charge, take or receive, directly or indirectly, simple interest in excess of one and one-half percent (1 1 / 2 %) per month or an annual rate equivalent to the Federal Discount Rate plus five percent (5%), whichever is the greater, computed on the actual or average daily unpaid balance of the principal amount of the loan for the time actually outstanding. However, interest may not be compounded.

(b) In addition to the interest permitted in subsection (a), the lender may include in the loan his actual expenses which are paid to third parties in connection with the loan. Such expenses shall be limited to those for: title examination, title insurance, appraisals, surveys, and recording fees or releasing fees to trustees or public officials, and only such insurance charges as permitted in subsection (c).

(c) Evidence of hazard insurance may be required by the lender of the borrower. Credit life, credit accident and health, and credit unemployment insurance, or any of them, may be offered but not required; provided (i) that the borrower has indicated a desire to purchase such insurance by signing a statement to that effect, (ii) that the borrower is advised that he may acquire this insurance from any insurance carrier, (iii) that the borrower is aware that this insurance may be rescinded within 30 days after receipt of the policy or certificate, and (iv) that the borrower directs the lender to purchase the above insurance from the proceeds of his loan.

The rates for the herein described insurance shall not exceed the standard rates approved by the Commissioner of Insurance for such insurance. Proof of all insurance issued in connection with loans subject to this Article shall be furnished to the borrower within 10 days from the date of application therefor by said borrower.

(d) No application fee or other charge shall be allowed in the event the loan is not consummated.

(e) The borrower shall further have the right to anticipate payment of his debt in whole or in part at any time, without payment of interest penalty, or any other fee or charge for such prepayment.

(f) In addition to the interest permitted by subsection (a), the lender may include in the principal balance fees or discounts not exceeding two percent (2%) of the principal amount of the loan less the amount of any existing loan by that lender to be refinanced, modified or extended. The fees and discounts are fully earned when the loan is made and are not a prepayment penalty.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-208-22 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-208-22
§ 14-208.22. Additional registration information required
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the information required by G.S. 14-208.7 , the following information shall also be obtained in the same manner as set out in Part 2 of this Article from a person who is a recidivist, who is convicted of an aggravated offense, or who is classified as a sexually violent predator:

(1) Identifying factors.

(2) Offense history.

(3) Documentation of any treatment received by the person for the person's mental abnormality or personality disorder.

(b) The Department of Public Safety shall provide each sheriff with forms for registering persons as required by this Article.

(c) The Division of Prisons of the Department of Adult Correction shall also obtain the additional information set out in subsection (a) of this section and shall include this information in the prerelease notice forwarded to the sheriff or other appropriate law enforcement agency.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 88B-20 — NC Code / Chapter 88B / Section 88B-20
§ 88B-20. Fees required
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may charge the applicant the actual cost of preparation, administration, and grading of examinations for cosmetologists, apprentices, manicurists, estheticians, natural hair care specialist, or teachers, in addition to its other fees.

(b) The Board may charge application fees as follows:

(1)

Inspection of a newly established cosmetic art shop․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 25.00

(2)

Reciprocity applicant under G.S. 88B-13․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 15.00.

(c) The Board may charge license fees as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․$ 39.00 every 3 years

(2)

Apprentice․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․$ 10.00 per year

(3)

Esthetician․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․$ 10.00 per year

(4)

Manicurist․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․$ 10.00 per year

(4a)

Natural hair care specialist․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․$ 10.00 per year

(5)

Teacher․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․$ 10.00 every 2 years

(6)

Cosmetic art shop per active booth․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․$ 3.00 per year

(7)

Cosmetic art school․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․$ 50.00 per year

(8)

Duplicate license․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 1.00.

(d) The Board may require payment of late fees and reinstatement fees as follows:

(1)

Apprentice, cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist, and teacher late renewal

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 10.00

(2)

Cosmetic art schools and shops late renewal․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 10.00

(3)

Reinstatement--cosmetic art schools and shops․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 25.00.

(e) The Board may prorate fees as appropriate.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-318 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-318
§ 62-318. Allowing or accepting rebates a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

If any person shall participate in illegally pooling freights or shall directly or indirectly allow or accept rebates on freights, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-33-2 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-33-2
§ 163-33.2. Chairman and county board to examine voting machines
Status: in_force

Prior to each primary and general election the chairman and members of the county board of elections, in counties where voting machines are used, shall test vote, in a reasonable number of combinations, no less than ten percent (10%) of all voting machines programmed for each primary or election, such machines to be selected at random by the board after programming has been completed, and further, the board shall record the serial numbers of the machines test voted in the official minutes of the board. In the alternative, the board may cause the test voting required herein to be performed by persons qualified to program and test voting equipment.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-25-7 — NC Code / Chapter 42 / Section 42-25-7
§ 42-25.7. Distress and distraint not permitted
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of the State of North Carolina that distress and distraint are prohibited and that landlords of residential rental property shall have rights concerning the personal property of their residential tenants only in accordance with G.S. 42-25.9(d) , 42-25.9(g) , 42-25.9(h) , 42-36.2 , 28A-25-2 , or 28A-25-7 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 57D-4-04 — NC Code / Chapter 57D / Section 57D-4-04
§ 57D-4-04. Distribution in kind
Status: in_force

An LLC may distribute property other than money if the interest owners receive interests of identical character in, or units of identical character of, such property in the same proportions as if the distribution were being made in money equal to the net value of the property being distributed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-7 — NC Code / Chapter 89E / Section 89E-7
§ 89E-7. Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) This Chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the business organization of a sole proprietorship; partnership; corporation or professional association. In a partnership, the primary activity of which consists of geological services, at least one partner shall be a licensed geologist as defined in this Chapter. A corporation or professional association providing geological services shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 55B of the General Statutes.

(b) This Chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:

(1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this State, or the practice of registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soils mechanics, foundation engineering and other professional engineering as provided in the North Carolina General Statutes, or licensed architects or landscape architects from lawfully practicing architecture or landscape architecture, or the practice of soil science by professionals certified by the Soil Science Society of North Carolina, respectively as provided in the General Statutes;

(2) The public practice of geology by a person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, when such practice does not exceed in the aggregate more than 90 days in any calendar year, and provided such person is duly licensed to practice such profession in another state where the requirements for a license are not lower than those specified in this Chapter for obtaining the license required for such work; and provided further that such nonresident shall file with the Board within 10 days of entering this State for commencing of such work, a statement giving his name, residence, the number of his license, and by what authority issued, and upon the completion of the work, a statement of the time engaged in such work within the State; or

(3) The practice of a person not a resident and having no established place of business in this State, or who has recently become a resident hereof, practicing or offering to practice herein for more than 90 days in any calendar year the profession of geology, if he is licensed in another state or qualified as defined herein, if he shall have filed with the Board an application for a license and shall have paid the fee required by this Chapter. Such practice shall be deemed a provisional practice and shall continue only for such time as the Board requires reasonably for the consideration of the applicant for licensing under this Chapter as a geologist.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-30-135 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-30-135
§ 58-30-135. Collection and list of assets
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after the liquidation order but not later than 120 days thereafter, the liquidator shall prepare in duplicate a list of the insurer's assets. The list shall be amended or supplemented from time to time as the liquidator determines. One copy shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the Court and one copy shall be retained for the liquidator's files. All amendments and supplements shall be similarly filed.

(b) The liquidator shall reduce the assets to a degree of liquidity that is consistent with the effective execution of the liquidation.

(c) A submittal to the Court for disbursement of assets in accordance with G.S. 58-30-180 fulfills the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-324-2 — NC Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-324-2
§ 1-324.2. Agent must furnish information as to corporate officers and property
Status: in_force

Every agent or person having charge or control of any property of the corporation, on request of a public officer having for service a writ of execution against it, shall furnish to him the names of the directors and officers thereof, and a schedule of all its property, including debts due or to become due, so far as he has knowledge of the same.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-2-1 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-2-1
§ 58-2-1. Department established
Status: in_force

The Department is hereby established as a separate and distinct department, which is charged with the execution of laws relating to insurance and other subjects placed under the Department.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32C-1-104 — NC Code / Chapter 32C / Section 32C-1-104
§ 32C-1-104. Power of attorney; durability
Status: in_force

A power of attorney created pursuant to this Chapter is durable unless the instrument expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-426-35 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-426-35
§ 143B-426.35. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) “Accounting system” means the total structure of records and procedures which discover, record, classify, and report information on the financial position and operating results of a governmental unit or any of its funds, balanced account groups, and organizational components.

(2) “Office” means the Office of the State Controller.

(3) “State agency” means any State agency as defined in G.S. 147-64.4(4) .

(4) “State funds” means any moneys appropriated by the General Assembly, or moneys collected by or for the State, or any agency of the State, pursuant to the authority granted in any State laws.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-394-33 — NC Code / Chapter 143B / Section 143B-394-33
§ 143B-394.33. North Carolina Internship Council--committees for screening applications
Status: in_force

The North Carolina Internship Council may designate one representative from each office or department enumerated in G.S. 143B-394.31 to serve on a committee to assist pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Council, in the screening and selection of applicants for student internships.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32C-1-107 — NC Code / Chapter 32C / Section 32C-1-107
§ 32C-1-107. Meaning and effect of power of attorney
Status: in_force

The meaning and effect of a power of attorney is determined by the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the power of attorney and, in the absence of an indication of jurisdiction, by the law of the jurisdiction in which the power of attorney was executed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-4-102 — NC Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-4-102
§ 25-4-102. Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that items within this Article are also within Articles 3 and 8, they are subject to those Articles. If there is conflict, this Article governs Article 3, but Article 8 governs this Article.

(b) The liability of a bank for action or nonaction with respect to an item handled by it for purposes of presentment, payment, or collection is governed by the law of the place where the bank is located. In the case of action or nonaction by or at a branch or separate office of a bank, its liability is governed by the law of the place where the branch or separate office is located.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-46 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-46
§ 62-46. Water gauging stations
Status: in_force

The Commission may require the location, establishment, maintenance and operation of any water gauging station which it finds is needed in the State over and above those required by federal agencies, and the Commission may cooperate with federal and other State agencies as to the location, construction and reports and the results of operation of such station.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-733 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-733
§ 15A-733. Arrest prior to requisition
Status: in_force

Whenever any person within this State shall be charged on the oath of any credible person before any judge or magistrate of this State with the commission of any crime in any other state and, except in cases arising under G.S. 15A-726 , with having fled from justice, or with having been convicted of a crime in that state and having escaped from confinement, or having broken the terms of his bail, probation or parole, or whenever complaint shall have been made before any judge or magistrate in this State, setting forth on the affidavit of any credible person in another state that a crime has been committed in such other state, and that the accused has been charged in such state with the commission of the crime, and, except in cases arising under G.S. 15A-726 , has fled from justice, or with having been convicted of a crime in that state and having escaped from confinement, or having broken the terms of his bail, probation or parole, and is believed to be in this State, the judge or magistrate shall issue a warrant directed to any peace officer commanding him to apprehend the person named therein, wherever he may be found in this State, and to bring him before the same or any other judge, magistrate or court who or which may be available in or convenient of access to the place where the arrest may be made, to answer the charge or complaint and affidavit, and a certified copy of the sworn charge or complaint and affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-50 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-50
§ 108A-50. State benefits for certain adoptive children
Status: in_force

(a) The Department is authorized to establish a program of State benefits for certain adoptive children from appropriations made by the General Assembly and from grants available from the federal government to the State. This program shall be used exclusively for the purpose of meeting the needs of adoptive children who are physically or mentally handicapped, older, or otherwise hard to place for adoption.

(b) The purpose of this program is to encourage, within the limits of available funds, the adoption of certain hard-to-place children in order to make it possible for children living in, or likely to be placed in foster homes or institutions, to benefit from the stability and security of permanent homes where such children can receive continuous care, guidance, protection and love to reduce the number of such children who might be placed or remain in foster homes or institutions until they become adults.

(c) Eligibility for an adoptive child to receive assistance shall be determined by the Department under the rules and regulations of the Social Services Commission.

(d) Financial assistance under this program shall not be provided when the needed services are available free of cost to the adoptive child; or are covered by an insurance policy of the adoptive parents; or are available to the child under the Adoption Assistance Program specified in G.S. 108A-49 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-2-60 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-2-60
§ 58-2-60. Restraining orders; criminal convictions
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever it appears to the Commissioner that any person has violated, is violating, or threatens to violate any provision of Articles 1 through 64, 65 and 66, 67, 69, 70, or 71 of this Chapter, or Article 9A of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes , he may apply to the superior court of any county in which the violation has occurred, is occurring, or may occur for a restraining order and injunction to restrain such violation. If upon application the court finds that any provision of said statutes has been violated, is being violated, or a violation thereof is threatened, the court shall issue an order restraining and enjoining such violations; and such relief may be granted regardless of whether criminal prosecution is instituted under any provision of law.

(b) The conviction in any court of competent jurisdiction of any licensee for any criminal violation of the statutes referred to in subsection (a) of this section automatically has the effect of suspending the license of that person until such time that the license is reinstated by the Commissioner. As used in this subsection, “conviction” includes an adjudication of guilt, a plea of guilty, and a plea of nolo contendere.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-3-65 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-3-65
§ 58-3-65. Publication of financial information
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of the laws of this State an insurer may, subject to requirements set forth by regulation promulgated by the Commissioner, publish financial statements or information based on financial statements prepared on a basis which is in accordance with requirements of a competent authority and which differs from the basis of the statements which have been filed with the Commissioner. Such differing financial statements or information based on financial statements shall not be made the basis for the application of provisions of any laws of this State not relating solely to the publication of financial information unless such provisions specifically so require.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-98-14 — NC Code / Chapter 87 / Section 87-98-14
§ 87-98.14. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

To the extent that other states provide for the licensing or certification of well contractors, the Commission shall permit those individuals who present valid proof of licensure or certification in good standing in one or more of those states to sit for examination for a license of the same or equivalent classification in North Carolina without delay, upon satisfactory proof furnished to the Commission that the qualifications of the applicant are equal to the qualifications of holders of similar licenses in North Carolina and upon payment of the required fee.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-129-27 — NC Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105-129-27
§ 105-129.27. Credit for investing in major recycling facility
Status: in_force

(a) Credit.--An owner that purchases or leases machinery and equipment for a major recycling facility in this State during the taxable year is allowed a credit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount payable by the owner during the taxable year to purchase or lease the machinery and equipment.

(b) Taxes Credited.--The credit provided in this section is allowed against the franchise tax levied in Article 3 of this Chapter and the income tax levied in Part 1 of Article 4 of this Chapter. Any other nonrefundable credits allowed the owner are subtracted before the credit allowed by this section.

(c) Carryforwards.--The credit provided in this section may not exceed the amount of tax against which it is claimed for the taxable year, reduced by the sum of all other credits allowed against that tax, except tax payments made by or on behalf of the owner. Any unused portion of the credit may be carried forward for the succeeding 25 years.

(d) Change in Ownership of Facility.--The sale, merger, consolidation, conversion, acquisition, or bankruptcy of a recycling facility, or any transaction by which the facility is reformulated as another business, does not create new eligibility in a succeeding owner with respect to a credit for which the predecessor was not eligible under this section. A successor business may, however, take any carried-over portion of a credit that its predecessor could have taken if it had a tax liability.

(e) Forfeiture.--If any machinery or equipment for which a credit was allowed under this section is not placed in service within 30 months after the credit was allowed, the credit is forfeited. A taxpayer that forfeits a credit under this section is liable for all past taxes avoided as a result of the credit plus interest at the rate established under G.S. 105-241.21 , computed from the date the taxes would have been due if the credit had not been allowed. The past taxes and interest are due 30 days after the date the credit is forfeited; a taxpayer that fails to pay the past taxes and interest by the due date is subject to the penalties provided in G.S. 105-236 .

(f) No Double Credit.--A recycling facility that is eligible for the credit allowed in this section is not allowed the credit for investing in machinery and equipment provided in G.S. 105-129.9 or G.S. 105-129.88 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-51 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-51
§ 108A-51. Authorization for Food and Nutrition Services
Status: in_force

The Department is authorized to establish a statewide food and nutrition services program as authorized by the Congress of the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services is designated as the State agency responsible for the supervision of the food and nutrition services program. The boards of county commissioners through the county departments of social services are held responsible for the administration and operation of the food and nutrition services program.