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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21-102 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-21-102
§ 90-21.102. Definitions
Status: in_force

The following definitions apply in this Article:

(1) Department.--The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

(2) Free clinic.--A nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization organized for the purpose of providing health care services without charge or for a minimum fee to cover administrative costs.

(3) Health care provider.--Any person who:

a. Is licensed to practice as a physician or a physician assistant under Article 1 of this Chapter.

b. Holds a limited volunteer license under G.S. 90-12.1A .

c. Holds a retired limited volunteer license under G.S. 90-12.1B .

d. Holds a physician assistant limited volunteer license under G.S. 90-12.4 .

e. Holds a physician assistant retired limited volunteer license under 90-12.4B.

f. Is a volunteer health care professional to whom G.S. 90-21.16 applies.

g. Is licensed to practice dentistry under Article 2 of this Chapter.

h. Is licensed to practice pharmacy under Article 4A of this Chapter.

i. Is licensed to practice optometry under Article 6 of this Chapter.

j. Is licensed to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse under Article 9A of this Chapter.

k. Is licensed to practice as a dental hygienist under Article 16 of this Chapter.

l . Holds a license as a registered licensed optician under Article 17 of this Chapter.

m. Is licensed to practice as a physician, physician assistant, dentist, pharmacist, optometrist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, dental hygienist, or optician under provisions of law of another state of the United States comparable to the provisions referenced in sub-subdivisions a. through l . of this subdivision.

(4) Sponsoring organization.--Any nonprofit organization that organizes or arranges for the voluntary provision of health care services pursuant to this Article.

(5) Voluntary provision of health care services.--The provision of health care services by a health care provider in association with a sponsoring organization in which both of the following circumstances exist:

a. The health care services are provided without charge to the recipient of the services or to a third party on behalf of the recipient.

b. The health care provider receives no compensation or other consideration in exchange for the health care services provided.

For the purposes of this Article, the provision of health care services in nonprofit community health centers, local health department facilities, free clinic facilities, or at a provider’s place of employment when the patient is referred by a nonprofit community health referral service shall not be considered the voluntary provision of health care.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 53C-10-104 — NC Code / Chapter 53C / Section 53C-10-104
§ 53C-10-104. Public notice
Status: in_force

A person filing an application for approval of a control transaction shall publish a public notice of the filing of the application not more than 30 days before nor more than 10 days after the filing of the application with the Commissioner. The public notice shall contain the following:

(1) A statement that the application has been filed with the Commissioner.

(2) The name of the applicable holding company and the address of its principal office.

(3) A statement that any interested person may make written comment on the proposed control transaction and that comments received by the Commissioner within 14 days of the publication of the public notice shall be considered. The public notice shall provide the current mailing address of the Commissioner.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-302 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-302
§ 90-302. Prohibited acts and practices
Status: in_force

No person, partnership, corporation, or other entity may:

(1) Sell, barter, transfer or offer to sell or barter a license.

(2) Purchase or procure by barter a license with intent to use it as evidence of the holder's qualification to practice audiology or speech and language pathology.

(3) Alter a license.

(4) Use or attempt to use a valid license which has been purchased, fraudulently obtained, counterfeited or materially altered.

(5) Make a false, material statement in an application for a North Carolina license.

(6) Aid, assist, abet, or direct any person licensed under this Article in violation of the provisions of this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-493 — NC Code / Chapter 115C / Section 115C-493
§ 115C-493. When only income from fund expended
Status: in_force

Where the donor of said pledges, gifts, donations, and devises so provides, the board of trustees shall keep the principal of such gift or gifts intact and only the income therefrom may be expended.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-104 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-104
§ 62-104. Hearings
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall schedule a hearing upon each application filed under this Article not more than 120 days after the filing and shall conclude the proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission may, however, extend this time period for substantial cause.

(b) If, after proper notice of the application has been given, no significant protests are filed with the Commission, the Commission may cancel the hearing and decide the case on the basis of the filed record.

(c) The Commission shall issue an order on each application filed under this Article within 60 days of the conclusion of the hearing. The Commission may extend this time period for substantial cause.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 120-30-18 — NC Code / Chapter 120 / Section 120-30-18
§ 120-30.18. Facilities; compensation of members; payments from appropriations
Status: in_force

The facilities of the State Legislative Building, and any other State office building used by the General Assembly, shall be available to the Commission for its work. Members of the General Assembly serving on the Legislative Research Commission or its study committees shall be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses at the rates set out in G.S. 120-3.1 . Advisory subcommittee members shall be reimbursed and compensated at the rates set out in G.S. 138-5 (public members) and G.S. 138-6 (State officials or employees). All expenses of the Commission shall be paid from funds appropriated for the Commission.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-142 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-142
§ 62-142. Contracts as to rates
Status: in_force

All contracts and agreements between public utilities as to rates shall be submitted to the Commission for inspection that it may be seen whether or not they are a violation of law or the rules and regulations of the Commission, and all arrangements and agreements whatever as to the division of earnings of any kind by competing public utilities shall be submitted to the Commission for inspection and approval insofar as they affect the rules and regulations made by the Commission to secure to all persons doing business with such utilities just and reasonable rates. The Commission may make such rules and regulations, as to such contracts and agreements as the public interest may require.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 31D-6-601 — NC Code / Chapter 31D / Section 31D-6-601
§ 31D-6-601. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this Chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-63 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-63
§ 130A-63. Engineers to provide plans and supervise work; bids
Status: in_force

(a) The sanitary district board shall retain engineers licensed by this State to provide detailed plans and specifications and to supervise the work undertaken by the district. The work or any portion of the work may be done by the sanitary district board by purchasing the material and letting a contract for the work or by letting a contract for furnishing all the materials and doing the work.

(b) All contracts for work performed for construction or repair and for the purchase of materials by sanitary districts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Chapter 143 of the General Statutes which are applicable to counties and municipal corporations.

(c) All work done shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the engineers in conformity with the plan adopted by the sanitary district board.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-231 — NC Code / Chapter 122C / Section 122C-231
§ 122C-231. Admissions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this Part an incompetent adult may be admitted to a facility when the individual is mentally ill or a substance abuser and in need of treatment. The provisions of G.S. 122C-211 shall apply to admissions of an incompetent adult under this Part except that the legally responsible person shall act for the individual, in applying for admission to a facility, in consenting to medical treatment when consent is required, in giving or receiving any legal notice, and in any other legal procedure under this Article.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 78D-25 — NC Code / Chapter 78D / Section 78D-25
§ 78D-25. Administration of Chapter
Status: in_force

(a) This Chapter shall be administered by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State as Administrator may delegate all or part of the authority under this Chapter to the Deputy Securities Administrator including, but not limited to, the authority to conduct hearings, make, execute and issue final agency orders and decisions. The Secretary of State may appoint such clerks and other assistants as may from time to time be needed. The Secretary of State may designate one or more hearing officers for the purpose of conducting administrative hearings.

(b) Neither the Administrator nor any employees of the Administrator shall use any information which is filed with or obtained by the Administrator which is not public information for personal gain or benefit, nor shall the Administrator nor any employees of the Administrator conduct any securities or commodity dealings whatsoever based upon any such information, even though public, if there has not been a sufficient period of time for the securities or commodity markets to assimilate such information.

(c)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection, all information collected, assembled or maintained by the Administrator is public information and is available for the examination of the public as provided by Chapter 132 of the General Statutes .

(2) The following are exceptions to subdivision (1) which are deemed to be confidential:

a. Information obtained in private investigations pursuant to G.S. 78D-21 of this Chapter;

b. Information made confidential by the provisions of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes ;

c. Information obtained from federal agencies which may not be disclosed under federal law.

(3) The Administrator in his discretion may disclose any information made confidential under subsection (2)a. to persons identified in G.S. 78D-26(a) .

(4) No provision of this Chapter either creates or derogates any privilege which exists at common law, by statute or otherwise when any documentary or other evidence is sought under subpoena directed to the Administrator or any employee of the Administrator.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 147-51 — NC Code / Chapter 147 / Section 147-51
§ 147-51. Clerks of superior courts responsible for Appellate Division Reports; lending prohibited
Status: in_force

From and after March 9, 1927, the clerks of the superior courts of the State of North Carolina are held officially responsible for the volumes of the North Carolina Appellate Division Reports furnished and to be furnished them by the State.

The said clerks of the various courts shall not lend or permit to be taken from their custody the said Reports, nor shall any person with or without the permission of the said clerks take them from their possession.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32-56 — NC Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32-56
§ 32-56. Payment of compensation without court order
Status: in_force

The trustee is authorized to pay the compensation provided for in G.S. 32-54 without prior approval of the clerk of superior court only if:

(1) The annual amount of compensation does not exceed four-tenths of one percent (4/10 of 1%) of the principal value of the assets of the trust on the last day of the trust accounting year; or

(2) Notice has been given pursuant to G.S. 32-55 and no qualified beneficiary or representative of a qualified beneficiary has initiated a proceeding under G.S. 32-57 for review of the reasonableness of the compensation within 20 days after notice has been given by the trustee in accordance with G.S. 32-55 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-75 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-75
§ 20-75. When transferee is a charitable organization, dealer, or insurance company
Status: reserved

A transferee of a vehicle registered under this Article is not required to register the vehicle or forward the certificate of title to the Division as provided in G.S. 20-73 when the transferee is any of the following:

(1) A dealer who is licensed under Article 12 of this Chapter and who holds the vehicle for resale.

(2) An insurance company taking the vehicle for sale or disposal for salvage purposes where the title is taken or requested as a part of a bona fide claim settlement transaction and only for the purpose of resale.

(3) A charitable organization operating under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ) and the vehicle was donated to the charitable organization solely for purposes of resale by the charitable organization.

To assign or transfer title or interest in the vehicle, the charitable organization or dealer shall execute, in the presence of a person authorized to administer oaths, a reassignment and warranty of title on the reverse of the certificate of title in the form approved by the Division, which shall include the name and address of the transferee. To assign or transfer title or interest in the vehicle, the insurance company shall execute a reassignment and warranty of title on the reverse of the certificate of title in the form approved by the Division, which shall include the name and address of the transferee. The title to the vehicle shall not pass or vest until the reassignment is executed and the motor vehicle delivered to the transferee.

The dealer transferring title or interest in a motor vehicle shall deliver the certificate of title duly assigned in accordance with the foregoing provision to the transferee at the time of delivering the vehicle, except:

(1) Where a security interest in the motor vehicle is obtained from the transferee in payment of the purchase price or otherwise, the dealer shall deliver the certificate of title to the lienholder and the lienholder shall forward the certificate of title together with the transferee's application for new certificate of title and necessary fees to the Division within 20 days; or

(2) Where the transferee has the option of cancelling the transfer of the vehicle within 10 days of delivery of the vehicle, the dealer shall deliver the certificate of title to the transferee at the end of that period. Delivery need not be made if the contract for sale has been rescinded in writing by all parties to the contract.

Any person who delivers or accepts a certificate of title assigned in blank shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

The title to a salvage vehicle shall be forwarded to the Division as provided in G.S. 20-109.1 , except with respect to the title of any salvage vehicle transferred pursuant to G.S. 20-109.1(b)(2) or G.S. 20-109.1(e1) .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-39-1 — NC Code / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-39-1
§ 7A-39.1. Justice, emergency justice, judge and emergency judge defined
Status: in_force

(a) As herein used “justice of the Supreme Court” includes the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and “judge of the Court of Appeals” includes the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent.

(b) As used herein, “emergency justice”, “emergency judge”, or “emergency recall judge” means any justice of the Supreme Court or any judge of the Court of Appeals, respectively, who has retired subject to recall for temporary service.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-47-9 — NC Code / Chapter 95 / Section 95-47-9
§ 95-47.9. Enforcement of Article; rules; hearing; penalty; criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(a) This Article shall be enforced by the Commissioner. The Commissioner or any duly authorized agent, deputies or assistants designated by the Commissioner, may upon receipt of a complaint that a private personnel service has violated a specific section of this Article, inspect those records relevant to the complaint which this Article requires the private personnel service to retain. The Commissioner may also subpoena those records and witnesses and may conduct investigations of any employer or other person where the Commissioner has reasonable grounds for believing that the employer or person has conspired or is conspiring with a private personnel service to violate this Article.

(b) The Commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to carry out and administer the provisions of this Article.

(c) Complaints against any licensed person shall be made in writing to the Commissioner.

(1) If the complaint alleges a violation of this Article, the Commissioner shall cause an investigation to be made. If, as a result of the investigation, the Commissioner has reason to believe that a material violation of this Article has been committed by a private personnel service, the Commissioner may, after compliance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this Article if it is determined that the licensee or any employee of the licensee is guilty of violating the provisions of this Article. In addition, the Commissioner may issue warnings or levy a fine against the private personnel service that shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

(2) The denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or the issuance of a warning or fine by the Commissioner shall be in writing, shall be signed by the Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee, and shall state the grounds upon which the decision is based. The aggrieved person shall have the right to appeal from the decision as provided by Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.

(d) Whenever a license is revoked pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, another license shall not be issued to the same person within three years from the date of the revocation.

(e) Any person who operates as a private personnel service without first obtaining the appropriate license (i) shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor; and (ii) be subject to a civil penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day the private personnel service operates without a license, the penalty not to exceed a total of two thousand dollars ($2,000). Actions to recover civil penalties shall be initiated by the Attorney General. The clear proceeds of civil penalties provided for in this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2 .
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-252 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-252
§ 14-252. Five preceding sections applicable to cities and towns
Status: in_force

General Statutes 14-247 through 14-251 in every respect shall also apply to cities and incorporated towns.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 104E-20 — NC Code / Chapter 104E / Section 104E-20
§ 104E-20. Prohibited uses and facilities
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, manufacture, produce, transport, transfer, receive, acquire, own or possess any source of radiation unless licensed, registered or exempted by the Department in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated hereunder.

(b) Shallow land burial is prohibited.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1464 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-1464
§ 15A-1464. Terms of members; compensation; expenses
Status: in_force

(a) Of the initial members, two appointments shall be for one-year terms, three appointments shall be for two-year terms, and three appointments shall be for three-year terms. Thereafter, all terms shall be for three years. Members of the Commission shall serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms plus any initial term of less than three years. Unless provided otherwise by this act, all terms of members shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31.

Members serving by virtue of elective or appointive office, except for the sheriff, may serve only so long as the officeholders hold those respective offices. The Chief Justice may remove members, with cause. Vacancies occurring before the expiration of a term shall be filled in the manner provided for the members first appointed.

(b) The Commission members shall receive no salary for serving. All Commission members shall receive necessary subsistence and travel expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138-5 and G.S. 138-6 , as applicable.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-135 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-135
§ 130A-135. Physicians to report
Status: in_force

A physician licensed to practice medicine who has reason to suspect that a person about whom the physician has been consulted professionally has a communicable disease or communicable condition declared by the Commission to be reported, shall report information required by the Commission to the local health director of the county or district in which the physician is consulted. The Commission shall declare confirmed HIV infection to be a reportable communicable condition.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 166A-29 — NC Code / Chapter 166A / Section 166A-29
§ 166A-29. Emergency planning; charge
Status: in_force

(a) Every person, firm, corporation or municipality who is licensed to construct or who is operating a fixed nuclear facility for the production of electricity shall pay to the Department of Public Safety an annual fee of at least thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) for each fixed nuclear facility which is located within this State or has a Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone of which any part is located within this State. This fee is to be applied to the costs of planning and implementing emergency response activities as are required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the operation of nuclear facilities. Said fee is to be paid on a schedule set by the Department of Public Safety. This minimum fee may be increased from time to time as the costs of such planning and implementation increase. Such increases shall be by agreement between the State and the licensees or operators of the fixed nuclear facilities.

(b) Every person, firm, corporation or municipality who is licensed to construct or who is operating a fixed nuclear facility for the production of electricity shall pay to the Department of Public Safety, for the use of the Radiation Protection Section of the Division of Health Service Regulation of the Department of Health and Human Services, an annual fee of at least thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000), not to exceed the cost of the service provided, for each fixed nuclear facility that is located within this State or that has a Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone any part of which is located within this State. This fee shall be applied only to the costs of planning and implementing emergency response activities as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the operation of nuclear facilities. This fee is to be paid on a schedule set by the Department of Public Safety.

(c) The fees imposed by this section do not revert at the end of a fiscal year. The amount of fees carried forward from one fiscal year to the next shall be taken into consideration in determining the fee to be assessed each fixed nuclear facility under subsection (a) in that fiscal year.