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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-258-15 — NC Code / Chapter 163 / Section 163-258-15
§ 163-258.15. Use of voter's electronic mail address
Status: in_force

(a) The county board of elections shall request an electronic mail address from each covered voter who registers to vote after January 1, 2012. An electronic mail address provided by a covered voter is not a public record under Chapter 132 of the General Statutes . The address may be used only for official communication with the voter about the voting process, including transmitting military-overseas ballots and election materials if the voter has requested electronic transmission, and verifying the voter's mailing address and physical location, as needed. The request for an electronic mail address shall describe the purposes for which the electronic mail address may be used and include a statement that any other use or disclosure of the electronic mail address is prohibited.

(b) A covered voter who provides an electronic mail address may request that the voter's application for a military-overseas ballot be considered a standing request for electronic delivery of a ballot for all elections held through December 31 of the year following the calendar year of the date of the application or another shorter period the voter specifies, including for any runoff elections that occur as a result of such elections. An election official shall provide a military-overseas ballot to a voter who makes a request for each election to which the request is applicable. A covered voter entitled to receive a military-overseas ballot for a primary election under this subsection is also entitled to receive a military-overseas ballot for the general election.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 64-31 — NC Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64-31
§ 64-31. Consequences of first violation of G.S. 64-26
Status: in_force

(a) Affidavit Must Be Filed.--For a first violation of G.S. 64-26 , the Commissioner shall order the employer to file a signed sworn affidavit with the Commissioner within three business days after the order issued pursuant to this subsection is issued. The affidavit shall state with specificity that the employer has, after consultation with the employee, requested a verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

(b) Effect of Failure to File Affidavit.--If an employer fails to timely file an affidavit required by subsection (a) of this section or by G.S. 64-32 or G.S. 64-33 , the Commissioner shall order the employer to pay a civil penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 157-39-7 — NC Code / Chapter 157 / Section 157-39-7
§ 157-39.7. Meetings and residence of commissioners
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this Housing Authorities Law shall be construed to prevent meetings of the commissioners of a housing authority anywhere within the perimeter boundaries of the area of operation of the authority or within any additional area where the housing authority is authorized to undertake a housing project, nor to prevent the appointment of any person as a commissioner of the authority who resides within such boundaries or such additional area, and who is otherwise eligible for such appointment under this Housing Authorities Law.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-563 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-563
§ 160A-563. Actions against the authority
Status: in_force

In every action against the authority for damages, for injuries to real or personal property, or for the destruction thereof, or for personal injuries or death, the complaint shall contain an allegation that at least 30 days have elapsed since the demand, claim or claims upon which such action is founded were presented to a member of the authority, or to its secretary, or to its chief executive officer and that the authority has neglected or refused to make an adjustment or payment thereof for 30 days after such presentment.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-75 — NC Code / Chapter 108A / Section 108A-75
§ 108A-75. Report of oversight of social services programs
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services (Committee) by August 1 of every year regarding oversight of the local administration of social services programs other than medical assistance.

(b) The reports shall include, at a minimum:

(1) A copy of the template for the written agreement required by G.S. 108A-74(a1) .

(2) An evaluation of the implementation of the requirement for a written agreement.

(3) A summary of any oversight action taken by the Department pursuant to the agreement or G.S. 108A-74 , including a list of any federal or State funds that were withheld as a result of the State's oversight.

(c) Beginning August 1, 2021, the reports required in this section shall also include:

(1) A summary [of] the circumstances involved with the issuance of any corrective action plans or temporary assumption of local program administration by the State pursuant to G.S. 108A-74 .

(2) Recommendations for legislative changes related to the authority of the State to supervise local social services administration pursuant to G.S. 108A-74 and related laws.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-731 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-731
§ 15A-730
Status: in_force

Any officer who shall deliver to the agent for extradition of the demanding state a person in his custody under the Governor's warrant, in willful disobedience to G.S. 15A-730 , shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-145 — NC Code / Chapter 95 / Section 95-145
§ 95-145. Reports to the Secretary
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall require employers in the State to make reports to the Secretary in the same manner and to the same extent as if the plan in force under this Article were not in effect, and

(b) The Commissioner shall make such reports to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as the Secretary from time to time shall require.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-82 — NC Code / Chapter 130A / Section 130A-82
§ 130A-82. Dissolution of sanitary districts; referendum
Status: in_force

(a) A county board of commissioners in counties having a population in excess of 275,000 may dissolve a sanitary district by holding a referendum on the questions of dissolution and assumption by the county of any outstanding indebtedness of the district. The county board of commissioners may dissolve a sanitary district which has no outstanding indebtedness when the members of the district shall vote in favor of dissolution.

(b) Before the dissolution of any district shall be approved, a plan for continued operation and provision of all services and functions being performed or rendered by the district shall be adopted and approved by the board of county commissioners.

(c) No plan shall be adopted unless at the time of its adoption any water system or sanitary sewer system being operated by the district is in compliance with all local, State and federal rules and regulations, and if the system is to be serviced by a municipality, the municipality shall first approve the plan.

(d) When all actions relating to dissolution of the sanitary district have been completed, the chairperson of the county board of commissioners shall notify the Department.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-162-1 — NC Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-162-1
§ 20-162.1. Prima facie rule of evidence for enforcement of parking regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever evidence shall be presented in any court of the fact that any automobile, truck, or other vehicle was found upon any street, alley or other public place contrary to and in violation of the provisions of any statute or of any municipal or Department of Transportation ordinance limiting the time during which any such vehicle may be parked or prohibiting or otherwise regulating the parking of any such vehicle, it shall be prima facie evidence in any court in the State of North Carolina that such vehicle was parked and left upon such street, alley or public way or place by the person, firm or corporation in whose name such vehicle is then registered and licensed according to the records of the department or agency of the State of North Carolina, by whatever name designated, which is empowered to register such vehicles and to issue licenses for their operation upon the streets and highways of this State; provided, that no evidence tendered or presented under the authorization contained in this section shall be admissible or competent in any respect in any court or tribunal, except in cases concerned solely with violation of statutes or ordinances limiting, prohibiting or otherwise regulating the parking of automobiles or other vehicles upon public streets, highways, or other public places.

Any person found responsible for an infraction pursuant to this section shall be subject to a penalty of not more than five dollars ($5.00).

(b) The prima facie rule of evidence established by subsection (a) shall not apply to the registered owner of a leased or rented vehicle parked in violation of law when the owner can furnish sworn evidence that the vehicle was, at the time of the parking violation, leased or rented, to another person or company. In those instances, the owner of the vehicle shall furnish sworn evidence to the courts within 30 days after notification of the violation in accordance with this subsection.

If the notification is given to the owner of the vehicle within 90 days after the date of the violation, the owner shall include in the sworn evidence the name and address of the person or company that leased or rented the vehicle. If notification is given to the owner of the vehicle after 90 days have elapsed from the date of the violation, the owner is not required to include the name or address of the lessee or renter of the vehicle in the sworn evidence.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-5-25 — NC Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-5-25
§ 58-5-25. Replacements upon depreciation of securities
Status: in_force

Whenever any of the securities deposited by companies under the provisions of G.S. 58-5-5 , 58-5-10 , and 58-5-50 shall be depreciated or reduced in value, such company shall forthwith increase the deposit in order to maintain the required deposit in accordance with the amounts required by the said sections.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-627 — NC Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90-627
§ 90-627. Custody and use 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.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-639-1 — NC Code / Chapter 160A / Section 160A-639-1
§ 160A-639.1. Duties of the chief administrative officer; appointment of clerk
Status: in_force

(a) Duties.--The chief administrative officer employed by the Authority in accordance with G.S. 160A-639 shall be responsible to the Board of Trustees for administering all matters placed in his or her charge by the Board of Trustees and shall have all of the following powers and duties:

(1) To hire, appoint, suspend, or remove any employee of the Authority, provided that nothing in this subdivision shall be construed as superseding or altering any other provision of law governing the suspension or removal of an employee of the Authority.

(2) To direct and supervise all employees of the Authority and the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the Authority, subject to the general direction and control of the Board of Trustees and except as otherwise provided by law.

(3) To attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees and recommend any measures he or she deems expedient.

(4) To see that all laws of the State are faithfully executed.

(5) To prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Board of Trustees.

(6) To annually submit to the Board of Trustees and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Authority as of the end of the fiscal year.

(7) To make any other reports that the Board of Trustees may require concerning the operations of the Authority.

(8) To perform any other duties that may be required or authorized by the Board of Trustees.

(b) Clerk.--In addition to the duties set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the chief administrative officer shall designate an employee of the Authority as clerk, whose duties shall include all of the following:

(1) Provide notice of meetings of the Board of Trustees.

(2) Keep a journal of the proceedings of the Board of Trustees.

(3) Be the custodian of all Authority records.

(4) Perform any other duties that may be required by law or the Board of Trustees.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 77-6 — NC Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77-6
§ 77-6. Gates and slopes discontinued
Status: in_force

The commissioners appointed as aforesaid, at any time that they may deem such gate and slope no longer necessary, may report the fact to their respective boards of county commissioners, and said boards of county commissioners may order the same to be discontinued.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-184 — NC Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62-184
§ 62-184. Dwelling house of owner, etc., may be taken under certain cases
Status: in_force

The dwelling house, yard, kitchen, garden or burial ground of the owner may be taken under G.S. 62-183 when the company alleges, and upon the proceedings to condemn makes it appear to the satisfaction of the court, that it owns or otherwise controls not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the fall of the river or stream on which it proposes to erect its works, from the location of its proposed dam to the head of its pond or reservoir; or when the Commission, upon the petition filed by the company, shall, after due inquiry, so authorize. Nothing in this section repeals any part or feature of any private charter, but any firm or corporation acting under a private charter may operate under or adopt any feature of this section.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-722 — NC Code / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-722
§ 15A-722. Duty of Governor as to fugitives from justice of other states
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this Article, the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and any and all acts of Congress enacted in pursuance thereof, it is the duty of the Governor of this State to have arrested and delivered up to the executive authority of any other state of the United States any person charged in that state with treason, felony or other crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 146-68 — NC Code / Chapter 146 / Section 146-68
§ 146-68. Statutes of limitation
Status: in_force

The provisions of G.S. 1-35 , 1-36 , and 1-37 are made applicable to this Chapter.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 110-136-6 — NC Code / Chapter 110 / Section 110-136-6
§ 110-136.6. Amount to be withheld
Status: in_force

(a) Computation of amount. When income withholding is implemented pursuant to this Article, the amount to be withheld shall include:

(1) An amount sufficient to pay current child support; and

(2) An additional amount toward liquidation of arrearages; and

(3) A processing fee of two dollars ($2.00) to cover the cost of withholding, to be retained by the payor for each withholding unless waived by the payor.

The amount withheld may also include court costs and attorneys fees as may be awarded by the court in non-IV-D cases and as may be awarded by the court in IV-D cases pursuant to G.S. 110-130.1 .

(b) Limits on amount withheld. Withholding for current support, arrearages, processing fees, court costs, and attorneys fees shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the obligor's disposable income for one pay period from the payor when there is one order of withholding. The sum of multiple withholdings, for current support, arrearages, processing fees, court costs, and attorneys fees shall not exceed:

(1) Forty-five percent (45%) of disposable income for one pay period from the payor in the case of an obligor who is supporting his spouse or other dependent children; or

(2) Fifty percent (50%) of disposable income for one pay period from the payor in the case of an obligor who is not supporting a spouse or other dependent children.

(b1) When there is an order of income withholding for current or delinquent payments of alimony or postseparation support or for any portion of the payments, the total amount withheld under this Article and under G.S. 50-16.7 shall not exceed the amounts allowed under section 303(b) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1673(b) .

(c) Contents of order and notice. An order or advance notice for withholding and any notice to a payor of his obligation to withhold shall state a specific monetary amount to be withheld and the amount of disposable income from the applicable payor on which the amount to be withheld was determined. The notice shall clearly indicate that in no event shall the amount withheld exceed the appropriate percentage of disposable income paid by a payor as provided in subsection (b).
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 93D-6 — NC Code / Chapter 93D / Section 93D-6
§ 93D-6. Hearing aid specialists licensed in other States
Status: in_force

Whenever the Board determines that another state or jurisdiction has requirements at least equivalent to those in effect pursuant to this Chapter for engaging in activities within the scope of practice of a hearing aid specialist and that such state or jurisdiction has a program at least equivalent to the program for determining whether applicants pursuant to this Chapter are qualified to engage in activities within the scope of practice of a hearing aid specialist, the Board may issue, but is not compelled to issue, licenses to applicants therefor who hold current, unsuspended and unrevoked certificates or licenses to engage in activities within the scope of practice of a hearing aid specialist in such other state or jurisdiction. No such applicant shall be required to submit to any examination or other procedure required by G.S. 93D-5 , but shall be required to pay an application fee to the Board in an amount set by the Board, not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Such applicant must have one full year of experience satisfactory to the Board before issuance of the license.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-168-6 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-168-6
§ 106-168.6. Inspection; certificate of specific findings
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of an application for license, the Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee shall promptly inspect the plans, specifications, and selected site in the case of proposed rendering plants and shall inspect the buildings, grounds, and equipment of established rendering plants. If the Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee finds that the plans, specifications, and selected site in the case of proposed plants, or the buildings, grounds, and equipment in the case of established plants, comply with the requirements of this Article and the rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of this Article, the Commissioner shall certify the findings in writing. If there is a failure in any respect to meet such requirements, the Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee shall notify the applicant in writing of such deficiencies and shall, within a reasonable time to be determined by the Commissioner, make a second inspection. If the specified defects are remedied, the Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee shall certify the findings in writing. Not more than two inspections shall be required under any one application.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-140-1 — NC Code / Chapter 153A / Section 153A-140-1
§ 153A-140.1. Stream-clearing programs
Status: in_force

(a) A county shall have the authority to remove natural and man-made obstructions in stream channels and in the floodway of streams that may impede the passage of water during rain events.

(b) The actions of a county to clear obstructions from a stream shall not create or increase the responsibility of the county for the clearing or maintenance of the stream, or for flooding of the stream. In addition, actions by a county to clear obstructions from a stream shall not create in the county any ownership in the stream, obligation to control the stream, or affect any otherwise existing private property right, responsibility, or entitlement regarding the stream. These provisions shall not relieve a county for negligence that might be found under otherwise applicable law.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect existing rights of the State to control or regulate streams or activities within streams. In implementing a stream-clearing program, the county shall comply with all requirements in State or federal statutes and rules.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 138A-13-5 — NC Code / Chapter 138A / Section 138A-13-5
§ 138A-13.5. Recommendations Regarding Criminal Referrals of Campaign Finance Violations
Status: in_force

Upon request by the State Board of Elections, the Commission shall offer confidential recommendations regarding the appropriateness of a criminal referral for campaign finance violations. The Commission shall employ staff to conduct an investigation. The investigation and vote of the Commission on the recommendation shall be completed within 90 days of receipt of the request from the State Board of Elections.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-376 — NC Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-376
§ 14-376. Bribe defined
Status: in_force

By a “bribe,” as used in this article, is meant any gift, emolument, money or thing of value, testimonial, privilege, appointment or personal advantage, or in the promise of either, bestowed or promised for the purpose of influencing, directly or indirectly, any player, referee, manager, coach, umpire, club or league official, to see which game an admission fee may be charged, or in which athletic contest any player, manager, coach, umpire, referee, or other official is paid any compensation for his services. Said bribe as defined in this article need not be direct; it may be such as is hidden under the semblance of a sale, bet, wager, payment of a debt, or in any other manner defined to cover the true intention of the parties.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-579-8 — NC Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106-579-8
§ 106-579.8. Inspection, sampling and analysis
Status: in_force

The Commissioner, or his authorized agent, shall have free access at reasonable hours to all places and property in this State where antifreeze is manufactured, stored, transported, or distributed, or offered or intended to be offered, for sale, including the right to inspect and examine all antifreeze there found, and to take reasonable samples of such antifreeze for analysis together with specimens of labeling. All samples so taken shall be properly sealed and sent to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services laboratories for examination together with all labeling appertaining thereto. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to examine promptly all samples received in connection with the administration and enforcement of this Article and to report the results of such examination to the owner and registrant of the antifreeze.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-3-604 — NC Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-3-604
§ 48-3-604. Execution of consent: timing
Status: in_force

(a) A man whose consent is required under G.S. 48-3-601 may execute a consent to adoption either before or after the child is born.

(b) The mother of a minor child may execute a consent to adoption at any time after the child is born but not sooner.

(c) A guardian of a minor to be adopted may execute a consent to adoption at any time.

(d) An agency licensed by the Department or a county department of social services in this State that places a minor for adoption shall execute its consent no later than 30 days after being served with notice of the proceeding for adoption.

(e) A minor to be adopted who is 12 years of age or older may execute a consent at any time.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2412 — NC Code / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-2412
§ 7B-2412. Legal effect of adjudication of delinquency
Status: in_force

An adjudication that a juvenile is delinquent or commitment of a juvenile to the Division for placement in a youth development center shall neither be considered conviction of any criminal offense nor cause the juvenile to forfeit any citizenship rights.