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NC Gen Stat § 111-30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-30 - Personal representatives for certain recipients of aid to the blind.

 111-30. Personal representatives for certain recipients of aid to the blind.If any otherwise qualified applicant for or recipient of aid to the blind is or shall become unable to manage the assistance payments, or otherwise fails so to manage, to the extent that deprivation or hazard to himself or others results, a petition may be filed by a relative of said blind person, or other interested person, or by the Secretary of Health and Human Services before the appropriate court under G.S. 111-31, in the form of a verified written application for the appointment of a personal representative for the purpose of receiving and managing public assistance payments for any such recipient, which application shall allege one or more of the above grounds for the legal appointment of such personal representative.The court shall summarily order a hearing on the petition and shall cause the applicant or recipient to be notified at least five days in advance of the time and place for the hearing. Findings of fact shall be made by the court without a jury, and if the court shall find that the applicant for or recipient of aid to the blind is unable to manage the assistance payments, or otherwise fails so to manage, to the extent that deprivation or hazard to himself or others results, the court may thereupon enter an order embracing said findings and appointing some responsible person as personal representative of the applicant or recipient for the purposes set forth herein. The personal representative so appointed shall serve with or without bond, in the discretion of the court, and without compensation. He will be responsible for receiving the monthly assistance payment and using the proceeds of such payment for the benefit of the recipient of aid to the blind. Such personal representative shall be responsible to the court for the faithful discharge of the duties of his trust. The court may consider the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the selection of a suitable person for appointment as personal representative for the limited purposes of G.S. 111-30 to 111-33. The personal representative so appointed may be removed by the court, and the proceeding dismissed, or another suitable personal representative appointed. All costs of court with respect to any such proceedings shall be waived.From the order of the court appointing or removing such personal representative, an appeal may be had to the judge of superior court who shall hear the matter de novo without a jury. (1945, c. 72, s. 4; 1953, c. 1000; 1961, c. 666, s. 2; 1971, c. 603, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-31 - Courts for purposes of §§ 111-30 to 111-33; records.

 111-31. Courts for purposes of 111-30 to 111-33; records.For the purposes of G.S. 111-30 to 111-33 the court may be either a domestic relations court established pursuant to Article 13, Chapter 7, General Statutes, or the clerk of the superior court in the county having responsibility for the administration of the particular aid to the blind payments. The court may, for the purposes of G.S. 111-30 to 111-33, direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain records pertaining to all aspects of any personal representative proceeding, which the court may adopt as the court's record and in lieu of the maintenance of separate records by the court. (1961, c. 666, s. 2; 1971, c. 603, s. 4; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-32 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-32 - Findings under § 111-30 not competent as evidence in other proceedings.

 111-32. Findings under 111-30 not competent as evidence in other proceedings.The findings of fact under the provisions of G.S. 111-30 shall not be competent as evidence in any case or proceeding dealing with any subject matter other than provided in G.S. 111-30 to 111-33. (1961, c. 666, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-33 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-33 - Sections 111-30 to 111-33 are not to affect provisions for payments for minors.

 111-33. Sections 111-30 to 111-33 are not to affect provisions for payments for minors.Nothing in G.S. 111-30 to 111-33 is to be construed as affecting that portion of the State plan for aid to the blind which provides that payments for eligible blind minors should be made to the parent, legal guardian, relatives or other persons "in loco parentis" of the blind minor, and that payments may be made to the minor if he is emancipated. (1961, c. 666, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-35 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-35 - Authority of director of social services.

 111-35. Authority of director of social services.The respective boards of county commissioners of each county are hereby authorized to empower and confer upon the county director of social services for their respective counties the authority to perform any or all acts or functions which the previous sections of this Article direct or authorize the county boards of commissioners to perform. Any act or function performed by a county director of social services under the authority of this section shall be reported by him to the respective county board of commissioners for its review, and for alternative action or disposition where deemed appropriate by such board. Provided that the respective boards of county commissioners shall make no alternative or different disposition of a matter which the county director of social services is empowered to act upon which would prejudicially affect the status of any aid to the blind recipient without first affording such recipient reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard. (1971, c. 348, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-41 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-41 - Preference to blind persons in operation of vending facilities; responsibility of Department of Health and Human Services.

 111-41. Preference to blind persons in operation of vending facilities; responsibility of Department of Health and Human Services.In order to promote the employment and the self-sufficiency of blind persons in North Carolina, State agencies shall upon the request of the Department of Health and Human Services give preference to blind persons in the operation of vending facilities on State property. The Department of Health and Human Services shall encourage and assist the operation of vending facilities by blind persons. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 20.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-42 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-42 - Definitions as used in this Article.

 111-42. Definitions as used in this Article.(a) "Regular vending facility" means a vending facility where food preparation or cooking is not done on the State property.(b) "State agency" means department, commission, agency or instrumentality of the State.(c) "State property or State building" means building and land owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the State, exclusive of schools, colleges and universities, the North Carolina State Fair, farmers markets and agricultural centers, the Legislative Office Building, and the State Legislative Building.(d) "Vending facility" includes a snack bar, cafeteria, restaurant, cafe, concession stand, vending stand, cart service, or other facilities at which food, drinks, novelties, newspapers, periodicals, confections, souvenirs, tobacco products or related items are regularly sold.(e) Repealed by Session Laws 2000-121, s. 21. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 2000-121, s. 21; 2001-41, s. 1; 2001-424, s. 17.4.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-43 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-43 - Installation of coin-operated vending machines.

 111-43. Installation of coin-operated vending machines.In locations where the Department of Health and Human Services determines that a vending facility may not be operated or should not continue to operate due to insufficient revenues to support a blind vendor or due to the lack of qualified blind applicants, the Department shall have the first opportunity to secure, by negotiation of a contract with one or more licensed commercial vendors, coin-operated vending machines for the location. Profits from coin-operated vending machines secured by the Department of Health and Human Services shall be used by the Department for the support of programs that enable blind and visually impaired people to live more independently, including medical, rehabilitation, independent living, and educational services offered by the Division of Services for the Blind. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 1991, c. 689, s. 221.4(a); 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 1; 2000-121, s. 22.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-44 - Location and services provided by State agency.

 111-44. Location and services provided by State agency.If the Department of Health and Human Services determines that a location is suitable for the operation of a vending facility by a blind person, the State agency with authority over the location shall provide proper space, plumbing, lighting, and electrical outlets for the vending facility in the original planning and construction, or in the alteration and renovation of the present location. The State agency shall provide necessary utilities, janitorial service, and garbage disposal for the operation of the vending facility. Space and services for the vending facilities shall be provided without charge. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-45 - Duty of State agency to inform the Department of Health and Human Services.

 111-45. Duty of State agency to inform the Department of Health and Human Services.It shall be the duty of the State agencies to inform the Department of Health and Human Services of existing and prospective locations for vending facilities and coin-operated vending machines and to adopt rules, upon request of the Department, to promote the successful operation of the vending facilities of the blind. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 2000-121, s. 24.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-46 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-46 - Vending facilities operated by those other than blind persons.

 111-46. Vending facilities operated by those other than blind persons.Where vending facilities on State property are operated by those other than blind persons on the date of enactment of this Article, the contract of these vending facilities shall not be renewed or extended unless the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is notified of the proposed renewal or extension and the Secretary determines within 30 days of this notification that the vending facilities are not, or cannot become, suited for operation by the blind. If the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services within 30 days of the date of this notification fails to provide for the operation of the vending facilities by the blind, the existing contract may be renewed or extended. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 25.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-47 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-47 - Exclusions.

 111-47. Exclusions.(a) This Article is not intended to cover food services provided by hospitals or residential institutions as a direct service to patients, inmates, trainees, or otherwise institutionalized persons, nor to cover coin-operated vending machines located in State facilities operated under the authority of G.S. 122C.(b) This Article shall not prohibit the continued use of coin-operated vending machines currently the property of the Division of Services for the Blind of the Department of Health and Human Services and now part of the vending-stand program. (1973, c. 1280, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 2; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-47.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-47.1 - Food service at North Carolina aquariums.

 111-47.1. Food service at North Carolina aquariums.(a) Notwithstanding this Article, the North Carolina Aquariums may operate or contract for the operation of food or vending services at the North Carolina Aquariums. Notwithstanding G.S. 111-43, the net proceeds of revenue generated by food and vending services that are provided at the North Carolina Aquariums and are operated by or whose operation is contracted for by the Division of North Carolina Aquariums shall be credited to the North Carolina Aquariums Fund.(b) This section shall not be construed to alter any contract for food or vending services at the North Carolina Aquariums that is in force on July 1, 1999.  (1999-237, s. 15.17(a), (b); 2014-115, s. 7(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-47.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-47.2 - Food service at State parks, museums and historic sites operated by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

 111-47.2. Food service at State parks, museums and historic sites operated by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.Notwithstanding this Article, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may operate or contract for the operation of food or vending services at State parks, museums and historic sites operated by the Department. Notwithstanding G.S. 111-43, the net proceeds of revenue generated by food and vending services operated by the Department or a vendor with whom the Department has contracted shall be credited to the appropriate fund of the Department where the funds were generated and shall be used for the operation of that State park, museum or historic site.  (2013-360, s. 19.3(a); 2014-115, s. 7(b); 2015-241, s. 14.30(s); 2016-94, s. 16.4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-47.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-47.3 - Food service at Department of State Treasurer.

 111-47.3. Food service at Department of State Treasurer.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the Department of State Treasurer may operate or contract for the operation of food or vending services at Department of State Treasurer offices. The net proceeds of revenue generated by food and vending services that are provided at the Department of State Treasurer by the agency or a vendor with whom the agency has contracted shall be credited to the Division of Services for the Blind of the Department of Health and Human Services for the purposes specified in G.S. 111-43.  (2015-164, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-47.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 3 - Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property.|§ 111-47.4 - Food service at North Carolina Zoological Park.

 111-47.4. Food service at North Carolina Zoological Park.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the North Carolina Zoological Park may operate or contract for the operation of food or vending services at the North Carolina Zoological Park. Notwithstanding G.S. 111-43, the net proceeds of revenue generated by food and vending services operated by the North Carolina Zoological Park or a vendor with whom the North Carolina Zoological Park has contracted shall be credited to the North Carolina Zoo Fund.  (2017-57, s. 14.6(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-48 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 4 - Operation of Highway Vending Facilities on North Carolina Highways.|§ 111-48 - Preference to blind persons in operation of highway vending facilities.

 111-48. Preference to blind persons in operation of highway vending facilities.In order to provide support for programs for the blind and to further promote employment opportunities for blind persons, the Department of Health and Human Services may operate automatic vending machines on State property on North Carolina highways and shall give preference to blind persons in the operation of these facilities. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 3; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-49 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 4 - Operation of Highway Vending Facilities on North Carolina Highways.|§ 111-49 - Definitions as used in this Article.

 111-49. Definitions as used in this Article.(a) "Automatic vending" means a coin, currency, token, ticket, or credit card operated machine that dispenses food, drinks, or sundries.(b) "Blind vendor" means a blind person who has been licensed by the Division of Services for the Blind to operate a vending stand in a public building.(c) "Highway vending facilities" means automatic vending operations located on North Carolina highways in Welcome Centers and rest areas designated by the State. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 3; 2000-121, s. 26.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 4 - Operation of Highway Vending Facilities on North Carolina Highways.|§ 111-50 - Operations of highway vending.

 111-50. Operations of highway vending.(a) In locations on North Carolina highways where the Department of Health and Human Services determines that automatic vending is suitable, the Department shall authorize the Division of Services for the Blind to contract with blind vendors in the operation of highway vending facilities. The contracts shall be reviewed and renegotiated by the Division every two years and shall be reviewed by the Transfer and Promotion Committee. The Commission for the Blind shall adopt rules necessary to govern the operations. The highway vending program shall be a part of the Business Enterprises Program operated under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 U.S.C. 107a.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 2000, c. 121, s. 27.(c) The Commission for the Blind may adopt rules to establish applicable set-aside rates for the Business Enterprises Program. The Commission shall only develop rules authorized by this subsection with the active participation of the Elected Committee of Vendors. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 3; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 27.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 4 - Operation of Highway Vending Facilities on North Carolina Highways.|§ 111-51 - Priority for specific blind vendors.

 111-51. Priority for specific blind vendors.Blind vendors who were operating highway vending facilities as of July 31, 1991, and who continue to operate those facilities shall be given priority in renegotiating contracts under this Article to continue to operate those same facilities. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-52 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 4 - Operation of Highway Vending Facilities on North Carolina Highways.|§ 111-52 - Profits from Highway Vending Fund.

 111-52. Profits from Highway Vending Fund.Profits generated by highway vending locations as of June 30, 1992, and deposited in a special fund in accordance with the policies of the Office of the State Controller shall be reserved for the construction and maintenance of highway vending facility projects. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 984, s. 3; 2004-199, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 113-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 1 - Powers and Duties of Department of Environmental Quality Generally.|§ 113-1 - Meaning of terms.

 113-1. Meaning of terms.In this Article, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality; "Secretary" means the Secretary of Environmental Quality.  (1925, c. 122, s. 3; 1973, c. 1262, ss. 28, 86; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 218(47); 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, ss. 14.30(u), (v).)
NC Gen Stat § 113-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 1 - Powers and Duties of Department of Environmental Quality Generally.|§ 113-3 - Duties of the Department.

 113-3. Duties of the Department.(a) It shall be the duty of the Department, by investigation, recommendation and publication, to aid:(1) In the promotion of the conservation and development of the natural resources of the State;(2) In promoting a more profitable use of lands and forests;(3) Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 15; c. 771, s. 7;(4) In coordinating existing scientific investigations and other related agencies in formulating and promoting sound policies of conservation and development; and(5) Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 771, s. 7.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1959, c. 779, s. 3. (1925, c. 122, s. 4; 1957, c. 753, s. 3; c. 1424, s. 1; 1959, c. 779, s. 3; 1977, c. 198, s. 15; c. 771, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 113-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development|Article 1 - Powers and Duties of Department of Environmental Quality Generally.|§ 113-8 - Powers and duties of the Department.

 113-8. Powers and duties of the Department.The Department shall make investigations of the natural resources of the State, and take such measures as it may deem best suited to promote the conservation and development of such resources.It shall have the protection of lands and water supplies; it shall also have the care of recreational areas now owned or to be acquired by the State, including the lakes referred to in G.S. 146-7.It shall make such examination, survey and mapping of the geology, mineralogy and topography of the State, including their industrial and economic utilization, as it may consider necessary; make investigations of water supplies and water powers, prepare and maintain a general inventory of the water resources of the State, and take such measures as it may consider necessary to promote their development.It shall have the duty of enforcing all laws relating to the conservation of marine and estuarine resources.The Department may take such other measures as it may deem advisable to obtain and make public a more complete knowledge of the State and its resources, and it is authorized to cooperate with other departments and agencies of the State in obtaining and making public such information.The Department may acquire such real and personal property as may be found desirable and necessary for the performance of the duties and functions of the Department and pay for same out of any funds appropriated for the Department or available unappropriated revenues of the Department, when such acquisition is approved by the Governor and Council of State. The title to any real estate acquired shall be in the name of the State of North Carolina for the use and benefit of the Department.  (1925, c. 122, s. 9; 1927, c. 57; 1947, c. 118; 1957, c. 753, s. 4; c. 1424, s. 2; 1965, c. 957, s. 11; 1973, c. 1262, ss. 28, 86; 1977, c. 198, ss. 16, 17; c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 33; 2011-145, s. 13.25(j); 2015-241, s. 14.30(nn).)