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NC Gen Stat § 105B-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 105B - Defaulted Student Loan Recovery Act|Article 1 - Withholding of Personal Earnings.|§ 105B-1 - Purpose and Definitions.

 105B-1. Purpose and Definitions.(a) It is the purpose of this Article to enable the State Education Assistance Authority to seek an order of withholding of personal earnings against a debtor who owes money to the Authority through default on a student loan as a means of enforcing a judgment which requires the payment of money to the Authority.(b) As used in this Article:(1) "Annual federal poverty guidelines" means the annual federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in effect at the time in question. (2) "Authority" means the State Education Assistance Authority as enabled by Article 23 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.(3) "Debtor" means any individual owing money to the Authority through default on a student loan made, guaranteed or owned by the Authority, which obligation has not been adjudicated satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy.(4) "Family" means a parent or parents and minor children or spouses that reside together. (5) "Family income" means family income as set out in the annual federal poverty guidelines.(6) "Mistake of fact" means that the debtor:a. Is not the actual person named in the judgment that is the basis for a withholding action under this section;b. Has satisfied the obligation represented by the judgment in full and is entitled to have the judgment cancelled; orc. Does not have monthly disposable earnings or is not employed by the payor as stated by the Authority in its motion to the court.d. Has family income at or below two hundred percent (200%) of the annual federal poverty guidelines.(7) "Payor" means the person, firm, association or corporation by whom the debtor is employed.(8) "Student loan" means a loan or loans made to eligible students or parents of students to aid in obtaining an education beyond the high school level. (1989, c. 475, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 105B-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 105B - Defaulted Student Loan Recovery Act|Article 1 - Withholding of Personal Earnings.|§ 105B-2 - Remedy additional.

 105B-2. Remedy additional.The collection remedy under this Article is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law. (1989, c. 475, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 105B-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 105B - Defaulted Student Loan Recovery Act|Article 1 - Withholding of Personal Earnings.|§ 105B-4 - Prohibited conduct by payor; civil penalty.

 105B-4. Prohibited conduct by payor; civil penalty.(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a court finds, pursuant to a motion in the cause filed by the Authority joining the payor as a third party defendant, with 30 days notice to answer the motion, that a payor has willfully refused to comply with the provisions of this section, such payor shall be ordered to commence withholding and shall be held liable to the Authority for any amount which such payor should have withheld, except that such payor shall not be required to vary his normal pay or disbursement cycles in order to comply with these provisions.(b) A payor shall not discharge from employment, refuse to employ, or otherwise take disciplinary action against any debtor because of the withholding. When a court finds that a payor has taken any of these actions, the payor shall be liable for a civil penalty. For a first offense, the civil penalty shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). For second and third offenses, the civil penalty shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) and one thousand dollars ($1,000), respectively. Any payor who violates any provision of this paragraph shall be liable in a civil action for reasonable damages suffered by a debtor as a result of the violation, and a debtor discharged or demoted in violation of this paragraph shall be entitled to be reinstated to his former position. The statute of limitations for actions under this subsection shall be one year pursuant to G.S. 1-54.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.(c) Any payor who withholds the sum provided in any notice or order to the payor shall not be liable for any penalties under this section. (1989, ch. 475, s. 1; 1998-215, s. 116, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 105B-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 105B - Defaulted Student Loan Recovery Act|Article 1 - Withholding of Personal Earnings.|§ 105B-5 - Termination of withholding.

 105B-5. Termination of withholding.A requirement that income be withheld under this section shall promptly terminate as to prospective payments when the payor receives notice from the court that the withholding order has expired or become invalid. (1989, c. 475, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-2 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services established; Board of Agriculture, membership, terms of office, etc.

 106-2. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services established; Board of Agriculture, membership, terms of office, etc.(a) Department and Board Established. - The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is created and established and shall be under the control of the Commissioner of Agriculture, with the consent and advice of a board to be established and named "The Board of Agriculture."(b) Membership; Qualifications. - The Board of Agriculture shall consist of the Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall be an ex officio member and chairman thereof and shall preside at all meetings, and of 11 other members from the State, so distributed as to reasonably represent the different sections and agriculture of the State. The Commissioner of Agriculture and the members of the Board of Agriculture shall be practicing farmers engaged in their profession. The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the consent of the Senate. In the appointment of the members of the Board the Governor shall also take into consideration the different agricultural interests of the State, and shall appoint members with the following qualifications:(1) One member who shall be a practicing tobacco farmer to represent the tobacco farming interest.(2) One member who shall be a practicing cotton grower to represent the cotton interest.(3) One member who shall be a practicing fruit or vegetable farmer to represent the fruit and vegetable farming interest.(4) One member who shall be a practicing dairy farmer to represent the dairy and cattle interest of the State.(5) One member who shall be a practicing poultryman to represent the poultry interest of the State.(6) One member who shall be a practicing peanut grower to represent the peanut interests of the State.(7) One member who shall be experienced in marketing to represent the marketing of products of the State.(8) One member who shall be actively involved in forestry to represent the forestry interests of the State.(9) One member who shall be actively involved in the nursery business to represent the nursery industry of the State.(10) One member who shall be a practicing general farmer to represent the general farming interest.(11) One member who shall be a practicing pork farmer to represent the swine interest of the State.(c) Terms. - The term of office of members of the Board shall be six years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.(d) Vacancies. - Vacancies in the Board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term.  (Code, s. 2184; 1901, c. 479, ss. 2, 4; Rev., s. 3931; 1907, c. 497, s. 1; C.S., s. 4667; 1931, c. 360, s. 1; 1937, c. 174; 1995, c. 509, s. 53; 1997-261, ss. 15, 16; 2011-145, s. 13.22A(dd); 2013-99, s. 1; 2013-342, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-4 - Meetings of Board.

 106-4. Meetings of Board.The Board of Agriculture, herein established, hereafter called "the Board," shall meet for the transaction of business in the City of Raleigh at least twice a year, and oftener, if called by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (1901, c. 479, s. 3; Rev., s. 3935; C.S., s. 4669; 1921, c. 24; 1929, c. 252; 1931, c. 360, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-6.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-6.1 - Fees.

 106-6.1. Fees.(a) A board or commission within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may establish fees or charges for the services it provides. The Board of Agriculture, subject to the provisions of Chapter 146 of the General Statutes, may establish a rate schedule for the use of facilities operated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 11.2, effective July 1, 2011.  (1981, c. 495, s. 10; 1987, c. 827, s. 25; 1997-261, s. 109; 1999-413, s. 5; 2009-451, s. 11.3; 2011-145, s. 11.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-6.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-6.2 - Create special revenue funds for certain agricultural centers.

 106-6.2. Create special revenue funds for certain agricultural centers.(a) The Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center Fund is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a special revenue fund. This Fund shall consist of receipts from the sale of naming rights to any facility located at the Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center at Williamston, investments earnings on these monies, and any gifts, devises, or grants from any source for the benefit of the Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center. All interest that accrues to this Fund shall be credited to this Fund. Any balance remaining in this Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert. The Department may use this Fund only to promote, improve, repair, maintain, or operate the Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center.(b) The Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Center Fund is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a special revenue fund. This Fund shall consist of receipts from the sale of naming rights to any facility located at the Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Center at Lumberton, investments earnings on these monies, and any gifts, devises, or grants from any source for the benefit of the Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Center. All interest that accrues to this Fund shall be credited to this Fund. Any balance remaining in this Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert. The Department may use this Fund only to promote, improve, repair, maintain, or operate the Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Center.  (1998-212, s. 13.2; 2011-284, s. 72.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-6.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-6.3 - Create special revenue fund for research stations.

 106-6.3. Create special revenue fund for research stations.The Research Stations Fund is established as a special revenue fund within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Research Stations. This Fund shall consist of receipts from the sale of commodities produced on the Department's research stations and any gifts, bequests, or grants for the benefit of this Fund. No General Fund appropriations shall be credited to this Fund. Any balance exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000) in this Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall revert to the General Fund. The Department shall use this Fund only to develop, improve, repair, maintain, operate, or otherwise invest in research stations operated by the Department's Research Stations Division.  (2012-142, s. 11.4; 2014-100, s. 13.8.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-9.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-9.2 - Records and reports required of persons paying fees or taxes to Commissioner or Department; examination of records; determination of amount due by Commissioner in case of noncompliance.

 106-9.2. Records and reports required of persons paying fees or taxes to Commissioner or Department; examination of records; determination of amount due by Commissioner in case of noncompliance.(a) Every person paying fees or taxes to the Commissioner of Agriculture or to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under the provisions of this Chapter shall keep such records as the Commissioner may prescribe to indicate accurately the fees or taxes due to the Commissioner or Department, and such records shall be preserved for a period of three years, and shall at all times during the business hours of the day be subject to inspection by the Commissioner or his deputies or such other agents as may be duly authorized by the Commissioner. Any person failing to comply with or violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.(b) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture, by competent auditors, to have the books and records of every person paying fees or taxes to the Commissioner or Department examined at least once each year to determine if such persons are keeping complete records as provided by this section, and to determine if correct reports have been made to the Commissioner or Department covering the total amount of fees or taxes due by such persons.(c) If any person shall fail, neglect or refuse to keep such records or to make such reports or pay fees or taxes due as required, and within the time provided in this Chapter, the Commissioner shall immediately inform himself as best he may as to the matters and things required to be set forth in such records and reports, and from such information as he may be able to obtain, determine and fix the amount of fees or taxes due the State from such delinquent person for the period covering the delinquency. The Commissioner shall proceed immediately to collect the fees or taxes due the State, including any penalties and interest thereon, in the manner provided in this Article. (1963, c. 458; 1993, c. 539, s. 736; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997-261, s. 109.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-9.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-9.5 - Refund of overpayment.

 106-9.5. Refund of overpayment.If the Commissioner of Agriculture discovers from the examination of any report, or otherwise, that any taxpayer has overpaid the correct amount of any fee or tax (including penalties, interest and costs, if any), such overpayment shall be refunded to the taxpayer within 60 days after it is ascertained together with interest thereon at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum: Provided, that interest on any such refund shall be computed from a date 90 days after date tax was originally paid by the taxpayer. Provided, further, that demand for such refund is made by the taxpayer within three years from the date of such overpayment or the due date of the report, whichever is later. (1963, c. 458.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-9.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-9.6 - Suits to prevent collection prohibited; payment under protest and recovery of fee or tax so paid.

 106-9.6. Suits to prevent collection prohibited; payment under protest and recovery of fee or tax so paid.No court of this State shall entertain a suit of any kind brought for the purpose of preventing the collection of any fee or tax imposed in this Chapter. Whenever a person shall have a valid defense to the enforcement of the collection of a fee or tax assessed or charged against him or his property, such person shall pay such fee or tax to the proper officer, and notify such officer in writing that he pays the same under protest. Such payment shall be without prejudice to any defense or rights he may have in the premises, and he may, at any time within 30 days after such payment, demand the same in writing from the Commissioner of Agriculture; and if the same shall not be refunded within 90 days thereafter, may sue such official in the courts of the State for the amount so demanded. Such suit must be brought in the Superior Court of Wake County, or in the county in which the taxpayer resides. (1963, c. 458.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-10 - Election; term; vacancy.

 106-10. Election; term; vacancy.The Commissioner of Agriculture shall be elected at the general election for other State officers, shall be voted for on the same ballot with such officers, and his term of office shall be four years, and until his successor is elected and qualified. Any vacancy in the office of such Commissioner shall be filled by the Governor, the appointee to hold until the next regular election to the office and the qualification of his successor. (1901, c. 479, s. 4; Rev., s. 3938; C.S., s. 4675.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-11 - Salary of Commissioner of Agriculture.

 106-11. Salary of Commissioner of Agriculture.The salary of the Commissioner of Agriculture shall be set by the General Assembly in the Current Operations Appropriations Act. In addition to the salary set by the General Assembly in the Current Operations Appropriations Act, longevity pay shall be paid on the same basis as is provided to employees of the State who are subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act.  (1901, c. 479, s. 4; 1905, c. 529; Rev., s. 2749; 1907, c. 887, s. 1; 1913, c. 58; C. S., s. 3872; 1921, c. 25, s. 1; 1933, c. 282, s. 5; 1935, c. 293; 1937, c. 415; 1939, c. 338; 1943, c. 499, s. 1; 1947, c. 1041; 1949, c. 1278; 1953, c. 1, s. 2; 1957, c. 1; 1963, c. 1178, s. 4; 1967, c. 1130; c. 1237, s. 4; 1969, c. 1214, s. 4; 1971, c. 912, s. 4; 1973, c. 778, s. 4; 1975, 2nd Sess., c. 983, s. 19; 1977, c. 802, s. 42.10; 1983, c. 761, s. 208; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1034, s. 164; 1987, c. 738, s. 32(b); 2013-382, s. 9.1(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 106-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-14 - To establish regulations for transportation of livestock.

 106-14. To establish regulations for transportation of livestock.The Commissioner of Agriculture, by and with the consent and advice of the Board of Agriculture, shall promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper transporting of livestock by motor vehicle, and may require a permit for such vehicles if it becomes necessary in order to prevent the spread of animal diseases. This section shall not apply to any county having a local law providing for the vaccination of hogs against cholera. (1937, c. 427, ss. 1, 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-21.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-21.1 - Feed Advisory Service; fee.

 106-21.1. Feed Advisory Service; fee.The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall operate a Feed Advisory Service for the analysis of animal feeds in order to provide a feeding management service to all animal producers in North Carolina. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall accompany each feed sample sent to the Department for testing. A fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) shall accompany each feed sample which is to be tested for the presence of fumonisin. (1979, c. 1026; 1989, c. 544, s. 9; 1991, c. 649, s. 1; 1997-261, s. 21.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-21.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-21.2 - Food Bank information and referral service.

 106-21.2. Food Bank information and referral service.The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may maintain an information and referral service for persons and organizations that have notified the department of their desire to donate food to a nonprofit organization or a nonprofit corporation. (1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1188, s. 2; 1997-261, s. 22.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-22.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-22.1 - State farms.

 106-22.1. State farms.State-owned farmland, including timberland, allocated to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the State Farm Program, shall be managed by the Department for research, teaching, and demonstration in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture. Research projects on the State farms shall be approved by the Department. The Department may sell surplus commodities produced on the farms. (1989, c. 500, s. 107(c); 1997-261, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-22.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-22.2 - Recodified as § 143B-344.23 by Session Laws 1998-212, s. 21(a).

 106-22.2: Recodified as 143B-344.23 by Session Laws 1998-212, s. 21(a).
NC Gen Stat § 106-22.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-22.3 - Organic Production Program.

 106-22.3. Organic Production Program.(a) The Board of Agriculture may establish rules, standards, guidelines, and policies for the establishment and implementation of a voluntary program for the certification of organically produced agricultural products.(b) The Commissioner of Agriculture may enter into agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture and may apply for approval, accreditation, certification, or similar authority as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, Public Law 101-624. (1993, c. 147.)
NC Gen Stat § 106-22.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 106 - Agriculture|Article 1 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.|§ 106-22.4 - Llamas as livestock.

 106-22.4. Llamas as livestock.Any rules adopted by the Board of Agriculture that affect llamas shall not refer to llamas as exotic or wild animals. It is the intent of the General Assembly that llamas be treated as domesticated livestock in order to promote the development and improvement of the llama industry in the State. This section does not prohibit the Board of Agriculture from classifying llamas for animal health purposes in accordance with generally accepted standards of veterinary medicine. For purposes of the section, "llama" means a South American camelid that is an animal of the genus llama. Llama includes llamas, alpacas, and guanacos. Llama does not include vicunas. (1997-84, s. 3.)