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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-12-55 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-12-55
§ 58-12-55. Phase-in provision
Status: in_force

For risk-based capital reports required to be filed with respect to 1994, the following requirements apply in lieu of the provisions of G.S. 58-12-11 :

(1) In the event of a company action level event with respect to a domestic insurer, the Commissioner shall take no regulatory action hereunder.

(2) In the event of a regulatory action level event under G.S. 58-12-16(a)(1), (2), or (3) the Commissioner shall take the actions required under G.S. 58-12-11 .

(3) In the event of a regulatory action level event under G.S. 58-12-16(a)(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (9) or an authorized control level event, the Commissioner shall take the actions required under G.S. 58-12-16 with respect to the insurer.

(4) In the event of a mandatory control level event with respect to an insurer, the Commissioner shall take the actions required under G.S. 58-12-21 with respect to the insurer.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-150-10 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-150-10
§ 115C-150.10. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following definitions apply in this Article:

(1) Educational program .--The placement, services, and individualized instruction provided to a student to address the student's educational strengths, weaknesses, and objectives as part of the day program of a school for the deaf or the school for the blind.

(2) IEP .--An individualized education program, as defined in G.S. 115C-106.3 .

(3) Parent .--A student's parent or legal guardian.

(4) School .--Any of the following schools:

a. The Governor Morehead School for the Blind, serving students who are blind or visually impaired.

b. The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

c. The North Carolina School for the Deaf, serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

(5) School director .--The executive officer of a school for the deaf or the school for the blind.

(6) School for the blind .--A school for students who are blind or visually impaired located at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind.

(7) School for the deaf .--A school serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing located at either the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf or the North Carolina School for the Deaf.

(8) Schools for the deaf and blind .--All of the following schools:

a. The Governor Morehead School for the Blind, serving students who are blind or visually impaired.

b. The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

c. The North Carolina School for the Deaf, serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-54 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-54
§ 62-54. Notification of opportunity to object to telephone solicitation
Status: in_force

The Commission shall require each local exchange company and each competing local provider certified to do business in North Carolina to notify all telephone subscribers who subscribe to residential service from that company of the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 75 of the General Statutes and of the federal laws and regulations allowing consumers to object to receiving telephone solicitations. The notification shall be drafted pursuant to G.S. 75-102(m) , shall be distributed at least annually, and shall be distributed by one of the following methods: bill insert or bill message, direct mail, or e-mail when the subscriber has affirmatively selected e-mail as a means of notification. The Commission shall also ensure that this information is printed in a clear, conspicuous manner in the consumer information pages of each telephone directory distributed to residential customers.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159-53 — NC Code / Chapter 159 / Section 159-53
§ 159-53. Order approving or disapproving an application
Status: in_force

(a) After considering an application, and conducting a public hearing thereon if one is requested under G.S. 159-52(b) , the Commission shall enter its order either approving or denying the application. An order approving an issue shall not be regarded as an approval of the legality of the bonds in any respect.

(b) If the Commission shall enter an order denying an application, the proceedings under this Subchapter shall be at an end.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 93B-15 — NC Code / Chapter 93B / Section 93B-15
§ 93B-15. Payment of license fees by members of the Armed Forces; board waiver rules
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who is serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and to whom G.S. 105-249.2 grants an extension of time to file a tax return is granted an extension of time to pay any license fee charged by an occupational licensing board as a condition of retaining a license granted by the board. The extension is for the same period that would apply if the license fee were a tax.

(b) Occupational licensing boards shall adopt rules to postpone or waive continuing education, payment of renewal and other fees, and any other requirements or conditions relating to the maintenance of licensure by an individual who is currently licensed by and in good standing with the board, is serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, and to whom G.S. 105-249.2 grants an extension of time to file a tax return.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-2-110 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-2-110
§ 58-2-110. Original documents and certified copies as evidence
Status: in_force

Every certificate, assignment, or conveyance executed by the Commissioner, in pursuance of any authority conferred on him by law and sealed with his seal of office, may be used as evidence and may be recorded in the proper recording offices, in the same manner and with like effect as a deed regularly acknowledged or proved before an officer authorized by law to take the probate of deeds; and all copies of papers in the office of the Commissioner, certified by him and authenticated by his official seal, shall be evidence as the original.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-951 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-951
§ 15A-951. Motions in general; definition, service, and filing
Status: in_force

(a) A motion must:

(1) Unless made during a hearing or trial, be in writing;

(2) State the grounds of the motion; and

(3) Set forth the relief or order sought.

(b) Each written motion must be served upon the attorney of record for the opposing party or upon the defendant if he is not represented by counsel. Service upon the attorney or upon a party shall be made as provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rule 5 .

(c) All written motions must be filed with the court. Proof of service must be made by filing with the court a certificate of service as provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rule 5(b1) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-98 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-98
§ 62-98. Peremptory mandamus to enforce order, when no appeal
Status: in_force

(a) If no appeal is taken from an order or decision of the Commission within the time prescribed by law and the person to which the order or decision is directed fails to put the same in operation, as therein required, the Commission may apply to a superior court judge who has jurisdiction pursuant to G.S. 7A-47.1 or G.S. 7A-48 in Wake County or in the district or set of districts as defined in G.S. 7A-41.1 in which the business is conducted, upon 10 days' notice, for a peremptory mandamus upon said person for the putting in force of said order or decision; and if said judge shall find that the order of said Commission was valid and within the scope of its powers, he shall issue such peremptory mandamus.

(b) An appeal shall lie to the Court of Appeals in behalf of the Commission, or the defendant, from the refusal or the granting of such peremptory mandamus. The remedy prescribed in this section for enforcement of orders of the Commission is in addition to other remedies prescribed by law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-68 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-68
§ 62-68. Use of affidavits
Status: in_force

At any time, 10 or more days prior to a hearing or a continued hearing, any party or the Commission may send by registered or certified mail or deliver to the opposing parties a copy of any affidavit proposed to be used in evidence, together with the notice as herein provided. Unless an opposing party or the Commission at least five days prior to the hearing, if the affidavit and notice are received at least 20 days prior to such hearing, otherwise at any time prior to or during such hearing, sends by registered or certified mail or delivers to the proponent a request to cross-examine the affiant at the hearing, the right to cross-examine such affiant is waived and the affidavit, if introduced in evidence, shall be given the same effect as if the affiant had testified orally. If an opportunity to cross-examine an affiant at the hearing is not afforded after request therefor is made as herein provided, the affidavit shall not be received in evidence. The notice accompanying the affidavit shall set forth the name and address of the affiant and shall contain a statement that the affiant will not be called to testify orally and will not be subject to cross-examination unless the opposing parties or the Commission demand the right of cross-examination by notice mailed or delivered to the proponent at least five days prior to the hearing if the notice and affidavit are received at least 20 days prior to such hearing, otherwise at any time prior to or during such hearing.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 54C-137 — NC Code / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-137
§ 54C-137. Municipal and county obligations
Status: in_force

A savings bank may invest in bonds or other evidences of indebtedness that are direct general obligations of any county, city, town, village, school district, sanitation, or park district, or other political subdivision or municipal corporation of this State; or in bonds or other evidences of indebtedness that are payable from revenues or earnings specifically pledged therefor, which are issued by a county or a political subdivision or municipal corporation of a county in this State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-58-64 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-58-64
§ 160A-58.64. Referendum prior to involuntary annexation ordinance
Status: in_force

(a) After the adoption of the resolution of intent under this Part, the municipality shall place the question of annexation on the ballot. The municipal governing board shall notify the appropriate county board or boards of elections of the adoption of the resolution of intent and provide a legible map and clear written description of the proposed annexation area.

(b) In accordance with G.S. 160A-58.55 , the municipal governing board shall adopt a resolution setting the date for the referendum and so notify the appropriate county board or boards of elections.

(c) The county board or boards of elections shall cause legal notice of the election to be published. That notice shall include the general statement of the referendum. The referendum shall be conducted, returned, and the results declared as in other municipal elections in the municipality. Only registered voters of the proposed annexation area shall be allowed to vote on the referendum.

(d) The referendum of any number of proposed involuntary annexations may be submitted at the same election; but as to each proposed involuntary annexation, there shall be an entirely separate ballot question.

(e) The ballots used in a referendum shall submit the following proposition:

“[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST

The annexation of (clear description of the proposed annexation area).”

(f) If less than a majority of the votes cast on the referendum are for annexation, the municipal governing body may not proceed with the adoption of the annexation ordinance or begin a separate involuntary annexation process with respect to that proposed annexation area for at least 36 months from the date of the referendum. If a majority of the votes cast on the referendum are for annexation, the municipal governing body may proceed with the adoption of the annexation ordinance under G.S. 160A-58.55 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 36C-8-815 — NC Code / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-8-815
§ 36C-8-815. General powers of trustee
Status: in_force

(a) A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise any of the following:

(1) Powers conferred by the terms of the trust.

(2) Except as limited by the terms of the trust:

a. All powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property;

b. Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, administration, or distribution of the trust property; and

c. Any other powers conferred by this Chapter.

(b) No provision of this section shall relieve a trustee of the fiduciary duties under this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-258 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-258
§ 130A-258. Local ordinances not abrogated
Status: in_force

Nothing in this Part shall be construed to limit the authority of units of local government to adopt ordinances regulating, but not prohibiting, congregations and assemblies not covered by this Part.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-2-101 — NC Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2-101
§ 48-2-101. Venue
Status: in_force

A petition for adoption may be filed with the clerk of the superior court in the county in which:

(1) A petitioner lives, or is domiciled, at the time of filing;

(2) The adoptee lives; or

(3) An office of the agency that placed the adoptee is located.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-83-4B — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-83-4B
§ 115C-83.4B. Early Literacy Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Early Literacy Program within the Department of Public Instruction. The Department of Public Instruction, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, shall use the Early Literacy Program to build strong foundational early literacy skills utilizing the Science of Reading for children in the North Carolina Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program.

(b) As part of the Early Literacy Program, the Department of Public Instruction shall focus on at least the following components:

(1) Provide a training program to educators and administrators working with children in the NC Pre-K program to ensure developmentally appropriate instruction grounded in the Science of Reading and outcomes promoting reading achievement in students. The Department of Public Instruction shall utilize a third-party independent teacher training program to deliver professional development that demonstrates evidence-based success with educators and administrators in establishing deep knowledge of literacy instruction.

(2) Provide integration of age-appropriate resources, including digital and technological resources, in the NC Pre-K program for children to meet reading achievement goals.

(3) Ensure administration of a formative assessment to children at the conclusion of their participation in the NC Pre-K program to determine their kindergarten readiness and the alignment of their literacy instruction with the Science of Reading. The Department shall also ensure that the results of each child's formative assessment are shared with the child's kindergarten teacher at the beginning of the next school year.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-734 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-734
§ 90-734. Powers and duties of Board
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this Article.

(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules to administer and enforce this Article.

(3) Establish and determine qualification and fitness of applicants for licensure under this Article.

(4) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew any license under this Article.

(5) Establish fees for applications, initial and renewal licenses, and other services provided by the Board.

(6) Discipline individuals licensed under this Article.

(b) The Board may empower any member to conduct any proceeding or investigation necessary to its purposes and may empower its agent or counsel to conduct any investigation necessary to its purposes, but any final action requires a quorum of the Board. The Board shall adopt an official seal, which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by it.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108B-24 — NC Code / Chapter 108B / Section 108B-24
§ 108B-24. Designation of eligible agencies
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall designate agencies to fulfill the requirements of this Article in the service areas governed by one or more units of local government. An agency so designated may be one of the following:

(1) Agencies which have been officially designated as community action agencies or limited purpose agencies pursuant to Section 210 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Public Law 88-452, 78 Stat. 508 and which have not lost their designation as a result of a failure to comply with the provisions of that act.

(2) Private nonprofit agencies designated by the chief elected official of a political subdivision or one or more political subdivisions, in areas not served by agencies as defined in subdivision (1) of this section on July 1, 1984. Agencies eligible under this subdivision must apply to the Secretary for designation 60 days in advance of the beginning date of their fiscal year. Political subdivisions designated under this section are authorized to join existing community action agencies contiguous with their boundaries or to organize their own community action agency in order to provide services pursuant to this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-72-25 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-72-25
§ 58-72-25. Effect of failure to renew bond
Status: in_force

Upon the failure of any such officer to make such renewal of his bond, it is the duty of the board of commissioners, by an order to be entered of record, to declare his office vacant, and to proceed forthwith to appoint a successor, if the power of filling the vacancy in the particular case is vested in the board of commissioners; but if otherwise, the said board shall immediately inform the proper person having the power of appointment of the fact of such vacancy.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-117 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-117
§ 130A-117. Persons required to keep records and provide information
Status: in_force

(a) All persons in charge of hospitals or other institutions, public or private, to which persons resort for confinement or treatment of diseases or to which persons are committed by process of law, shall make a record of personal data concerning each person admitted or confined to the institution. The record shall include information required for the certificates of birth and death and the reports of spontaneous fetal death required by this Article. The record shall be made at the time of admission from information provided by the person being admitted or confined. When this information cannot be obtained from this person, it shall be obtained from relatives or other knowledgeable persons.

(b) When a dead body or dead fetus of 20 weeks gestation or more is released or disposed of by an institution, the person in charge of the institution shall keep a record showing the name of the decedent, date of death, name and address of the person to whom the body or fetus is released and the date of removal from the institution. If final disposition is made by the institution, the date, place, and manner of disposition shall also be recorded.

(c) A funeral director, embalmer, or other person who removes from the place of death, transports or makes final disposition of a dead body or fetus, shall keep a record which shall identify the body, and information pertaining to the receipt, removal, delivery, burial, or cremation of the body, as may be required by the State Registrar. In addition, that person shall file a certificate or other report required by this Article or the rules of the Commission.

(d) Records maintained under this section shall be retained for a period of not less than three years and shall be made available for inspection by the State Registrar upon request.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-69 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-69
§ 14-69. Failure of officers to investigate incendiary fires
Status: in_force

If any town or city officer shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any of the requirements of the law in regard to the investigation of incendiary fires, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall only be punished by a fine not less than twenty-five ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 24-9-3 — NC Code / Chapter 24 / Section 24-9-3
§ 24-9.3. Economic development loans
Status: in_force

Fees or other funds paid by borrowers for contribution to loss reserve accounts administered and controlled by nonprofit corporations that are part of State-funded programs that provide loans to promote economic development shall not be considered interest under this Chapter and shall not be subject to claims or defenses of usury.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-305-3 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-305-3
§ 20-305.3. Hearing notice
Status: in_force

In every case of a hearing before the Commissioner authorized under this Article, the Commissioner shall give reasonable notice of each such hearing to all interested parties, and the Commissioner's decision shall be binding on the parties, subject to the rights of judicial review and appeal as provided in Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. The costs of such hearings shall be assessed by the Commissioner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-10-1 — NC Code / Chapter 87 / Section 87-10-1
§ 87-10.1. Licensing of nonresidents
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions.--The following definitions apply in this section:

(1) Delinquent income tax debt.--The amount of income tax due as stated in a final notice of assessment issued to a taxpayer by the Secretary of Revenue when the taxpayer no longer has the right to contest the amount.

(2) Foreign corporation.--Defined in G.S. 55-1-40 .

(3) Foreign entity.--A foreign corporation, a foreign limited liability company, or a foreign partnership.

(4) Foreign limited liability company.--Has the same meaning as the term “foreign LLC” in G.S. 57D-1-03 .

(5) Foreign partnership.--Either of the following that does not have a permanent place of business in this State:

a. A foreign limited partnership as defined in G.S. 59-102 .

b. A general partnership formed under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this State.

(b) Licensing.--The Board shall not issue a certificate of license for a foreign corporation unless the corporation has obtained a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 15 of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes . The Board shall not issue a certificate of license for a foreign limited liability company unless the company has obtained a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 57D of the General Statutes.

(c) Information.--Upon request, the Board shall provide the Secretary of Revenue on an annual basis the name, address, and tax identification number of every nonresident individual and foreign entity licensed by the Board. The information shall be provided in the format required by the Secretary of Revenue.

(d) Delinquents.--If the Secretary of Revenue determines that any nonresident individual or foreign corporation licensed by the board, a member of any foreign limited liability company licensed by the Board, or a partner in any foreign partnership licensed by the Board, owes a delinquent income tax debt, the Secretary of Revenue may notify the Board of these nonresident individuals and foreign entities and instruct the Board not to renew their certificates of license. The Board shall not renew the certificate of license of such a nonresident individual or foreign entity identified by the Secretary of Revenue unless the Board receives a written statement from the Secretary that the debt either has been paid or is being paid pursuant to an installment agreement.