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NC Gen Stat § 141-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 141 - State Boundaries|§ 141-9 - Reestablishment of North Carolina-South Carolina boundary.

 141-9. Reestablishment of North Carolina-South Carolina boundary.(a) Findings. - The General Assembly finds that:(1) North Carolina and South Carolina were created as separate British colonies.(2) Surveys to determine the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina began in 1735 and concluded in 1815.(3) Resurveys of three sections of the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina were performed in 1813, 1905, and 1928.(4) The boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina has not changed; however, over the course of time from the original survey of the boundary, some of the markers denoting the boundary from the original surveys have been lost or destroyed by the elements.(5) The boundary commission authorized pursuant to Chapter 141 of the General Statutes has worked with commissioners appointed by South Carolina to reestablish the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina.(b) Intent. - It is the intent of the General Assembly to address the effects on persons or land with a situs recognized, as a result of a boundary certification, to be in this State and to avoid disputes with such persons or owners of such land. This act does not apply to persons whose property, rights, and businesses are not affected by boundary certification. For purposes of this act, "boundary certification" means the certification by the General Assembly of the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina, as provided for in subsection (c) of this section.(c) Certification. - For purposes other than property tax, the General Assembly hereby certifies that, as of January 1, 2017, the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina is the boundary that was established by the original survey and resurveys that were adopted through legislative and executive actions, and the reestablished boundary has been approved by the boundary commissions of North Carolina and South Carolina and proclaimed as the boundary by the Governor, pursuant to G.S. 141-5. For property tax purposes, the General Assembly hereby certifies that, as of January 1 of the year following the year this act becomes effective or the year an executive order has been issued by the Governor proclaiming the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina, whichever is earlier, the boundary between North Carolina and South Carolina is the boundary that was established by the original survey and resurveys that were adopted through legislative and executive actions, and the reestablished boundary has been approved by the boundary commissions of North Carolina and South Carolina and proclaimed as the boundary by the Governor, pursuant to G.S. 141-5.  (2016-23, ss. 1(a)-(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 143E-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143E - The North Carolina Measurability Assessment Act of 2016|§ 143E-1 - Title.

 143E-1. Title.This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "North Carolina Measurability Assessment Act of 2016."  (2016-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 143E-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143E - The North Carolina Measurability Assessment Act of 2016|§ 143E-2 - Request for measurability assessment.

 143E-2. Request for measurability assessment.The General Assembly may require a measurability assessment of any proposed or existing State program to determine whether the program is or will be capable of reporting performance and return on investment.  (2016-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 143E-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143E - The North Carolina Measurability Assessment Act of 2016|§ 143E-4 - Administration of measurability assessment process.

 143E-4. Administration of measurability assessment process.(a) The Program Evaluation Division must use a competitive process to prequalify independent measurability assessors. The assessors will be independent contractors compensated through a uniform fee system established by the Program Evaluation Division, and there will be no guarantee that any prequalified assessor will receive assessment assignments. The Program Evaluation Division shall not assign an assessor to a measurability assessment if the assessor has been employed by or contracted with the entity within five years preceding the assessment.(b) The Program Evaluation Division shall establish standards for assessor qualifications, independence, and conducting and reporting measurability assessments. Individuals who do not meet the qualifications may not be used to conduct measurability assessments.(c) Whenever a measurability assessment is required, the Program Evaluation Division shall select the assessor and require the agency or institution to reimburse the Program Evaluation Division for the assessor's costs and for a share of the Program Evaluation Division's costs for administering the measurability assessment program.  (2016-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-1 - State flag.

 144-1. State flag.The flag of North Carolina shall consist of a blue union, containing in the center thereof a white star with the letter "N" in gilt on the left and the letter "C" in gilt on the right of said star, the circle containing the same to be one third the width of said union. The fly of the flag shall consist of two equally proportioned bars, the upper bar to be red, the lower bar to be white; the length of the bars horizontally shall be equal to the perpendicular length of the union, and the total length of the flag shall be one half more than its width. Above the star in the center of the union there shall be a gilt scroll in semicircular form, containing in black letters this inscription: "May 20th 1775" and below the star there shall be a similar scroll containing in black letters the inscription: "April 12th 1776". (1885, c. 291; Rev., s. 5321; C.S., s. 7535; 1991, c. 361, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-2 - State motto.

 144-2. State motto.The words "esse quam videri" are hereby adopted as the motto of this State, and as such shall be engraved on the great seal of North Carolina and likewise at the foot of the coat of arms of the State as a part thereof. On the coat of arms, in addition to the motto, at the bottom, there shall be inscribed at the top the words, "May 20th, 1775." (1893, c. 145; Rev., s. 5320; C.S., s. 7536.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-3 - Flags to be displayed on public buildings and institutions.

 144-3. Flags to be displayed on public buildings and institutions.The board of trustees or managers of the several State institutions and public buildings shall provide a North Carolina flag, of such dimensions and material as they may deem best, and the same shall be displayed from a staff upon the top of each and every such building, at all times except during inclement weather, and upon the death of any State officer or any prominent citizen the flag shall be put at half-staff until the burial of such person has taken place.  (1907, c. 838, s. 2; C.S., s. 7537; 2009-570, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-4 - Flags to be displayed at county courthouses.

 144-4. Flags to be displayed at county courthouses.The boards of county commissioners of the several counties in this State shall likewise authorize the procuring of a North Carolina flag, to be displayed either on a staff upon the top or draped behind the judge's stand, in each and every courthouse in the State, and the State flag shall be displayed at each and every term of court held, and on such other public occasions as the commissioners may deem proper. (1907, c. 838, s. 3; C.S., s. 7538.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-5 - Flags to conform to law; display and handling of a flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina by State institutions and other political subdivisions of the State.

 144-5. Flags to conform to law; display and handling of a flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina by State institutions and other political subdivisions of the State.(a) No State flag is allowed in or over any building here mentioned unless the flag conforms to the description of the State flag contained in this Chapter.(b) A flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina that is displayed by a State institution or a political subdivision of the State on the premises of a building of a State institution or a political subdivision of the State shall be handled, displayed, stored, and respectfully disposed of in accordance with the federal Flag Code, 4 U.S.C. 1-10.  (1907, c. 838, s. 4; C.S., s. 7539; 2015-170, s. 2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 144-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-6 - State colors.

 144-6. State colors.Red and blue, of shades as adopted and appearing in the North Carolina State flag and the American flag, shall be, and hereby are, declared to be the official State colors for the State of North Carolina.The use of such official State colors on ribbons attached to State documents with the great seal and/or seals of State departments is permissive and discretionary but not directory. (1945, c. 878.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-7 - Display of official governmental flags; public restrictions.

 144-7. Display of official governmental flags; public restrictions.(a) A county, city, consolidated city-county, or unified government shall not prohibit an official governmental flag from being flown or displayed if the official governmental flag is flown or displayed:(1) In accordance with the patriotic customs set forth in 4 U.S.C. 5-10, as amended; and(2) Upon private or public property with the consent of either the owner of the property or of any person having lawful control of the property.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, reasonable restrictions on flag size, number of flags, location, and height of flagpoles are not prohibited, provided that such restrictions shall not discriminate against any official governmental flag in any manner.(c) For purposes of this section, an "official governmental flag" shall mean any of the following:(1) The flag of the United States of America.(2) The flag of nations recognized by the United States of America.(3) The flag of the State of North Carolina.(4) The flag of any state or territory of the United States.(5) The flag of a political subdivision of any state or territory of the United States. (2005-360, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-8 - State salute to the North Carolina flag.

 144-8. State salute to the North Carolina flag.The phrase "I salute the flag of North Carolina and pledge to the Old North State love, loyalty, and faith." is adopted as the official salute to the North Carolina flag. (2007-36, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 144-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 144 - State Flag, Official Governmental Flags, Motto, and Colors|§ 144-9 - Retirement of a flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina.

 144-9. Retirement of a flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina.(a) A State institution or a political subdivision of the State in possession of a flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina that is no longer a fitting emblem for display because it is worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged shall make arrangements for its respectful disposal and may deliver the flag to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for disposal. The Department shall accept a flag delivered to it and shall make arrangements for its respectful disposal.(b) The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs shall accept, at no charge, a worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged flag of the United States of America or the State of North Carolina from a citizen of the State and shall make arrangements for its respectful disposal. The Department shall establish a flag retirement program to encourage citizens to send in or drop off worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged flags at the Department's office in Raleigh and at any Veterans Home or Veterans Cemetery in the State and may establish other locations for flag drop-off as it deems appropriate. The Department shall advertise the flag retirement program on its website and by printed posters placed at all flag drop-off locations. On or before December 31 annually, the Department shall report the number of flags received under the program to the Joint Legislative Committee on Governmental Operations.(c) An official flag of the State that is no longer a fitting emblem for display because it is worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged may be respectfully retired by fire.  (2010-189, s. 1; 2015-170, s. 2(b); 2021-88, s. 14(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 145-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-1 - State flower.

 145-1. State flower.The dogwood is hereby adopted as the official flower of the State of North Carolina. (1941, c. 289.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-2 - State bird.

 145-2. State bird.The cardinal is hereby declared to be the official State bird of North Carolina. (1943, c. 595.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-3 - State tree.

 145-3. State tree.The pine is hereby adopted as the official State tree of the State of North Carolina. (1963, c. 41.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-4 - State shell.

 145-4. State shell.The Scotch bonnet is hereby adopted as the official State shell of the State of North Carolina. (1965, c. 681.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-5 - State mammal.

 145-5. State mammal.The gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is hereby adopted as the official State mammal of the State of North Carolina. (1969, c. 1207.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-6 - State saltwater fish.

 145-6. State saltwater fish.The channel bass (red drum) is hereby adopted as the official State saltwater fish of the State of North Carolina. (1971, c. 274.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-7 - State insect.

 145-7. State insect.The honeybee is hereby adopted as the official State insect of the State of North Carolina. (1973, c. 55.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-8 - State stone.

 145-8. State stone.The emerald is hereby adopted as the official State precious stone of the State of North Carolina. (1973, c. 136, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-9 - State reptile.

 145-9. State reptile.The turtle is adopted as the official State reptile of the State of North Carolina, and the eastern box turtle is designated as the emblem representing the turtles inhabiting North Carolina. (1979, c. 154, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-10 - State rock.

 145-10. State rock.Granite is adopted as the official State rock of the State of North Carolina. (1979, c. 906, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-10.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-10.1 - State beverage.

 145-10.1. State beverage.Milk is hereby adopted as the official State beverage of the State of North Carolina. (1987, c. 347.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-11 - State historical boat.

 145-11. State historical boat.The Shad Boat is adopted as the official State historical boat of the State of North Carolina. (1987, c. 366.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-12 - State language.

 145-12. State language.(a) Purpose. English is the common language of the people of the United States of America and the State of North Carolina. This section is intended to preserve, protect and strengthen the English language, and not to supersede any of the rights guaranteed to the people by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of North Carolina.(b) English as the Official Language of North Carolina. English is the official language of the State of North Carolina.(c) Expired. (1987, c. 480, c. 877, s. 1.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-13 - The State dog.

 145-13. The State dog.The Plott Hound is adopted as the official dog of the State of North Carolina. (1989, c. 773, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-14 - The State Military Academy.

 145-14. The State Military Academy.Oak Ridge Military Academy, in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, as long as it remains a military academy is adopted as the official military academy of the State of North Carolina. (1991, c. 728, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-15 - State tartan.

 145-15. State tartan.The Carolina Tartan is adopted as the official tartan of the State of North Carolina. (1991, c. 85, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-16 - State Watermelon Festivals.

 145-16. State Watermelon Festivals.(a) The Hertford County Watermelon Festival is adopted as the official Northeastern North Carolina Watermelon Festival. The Hertford County Watermelon Festival shall be observed annually during the last four days of the first week in August.(b) The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival in Columbus County is adopted as the official Southeastern North Carolina Watermelon Festival. The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival shall be observed annually during mid-July.(c) Nothing in this act shall be construed to obligate the General Assembly to appropriate funds to implement the provisions of this act.(d) Nothing in this act shall be construed to obligate Hertford County or Columbus County to expend funds for the purposes of this act. (1993, s. 212, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-17 - State vegetable.

 145-17. State vegetable.The sweet potato is adopted as the official vegetable of the State of North Carolina. (1995, c. 521, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-18 - State fruit and State berries.

 145-18. State fruit and State berries.(a) The official fruit of the State of North Carolina is the Scuppernong grape (Vitis genus).(b) The official red berry of the State is the strawberry (Fragaria genus).(c) The official blue berry of the State is the blueberry (Vaccinium genus). (2001-488, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-19 - State International Festival.

 145-19. State International Festival.Folkmoot USA is adopted as the official international festival of the State of North Carolina. (2003-315, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-20 - State wildflower.

 145-20. State wildflower.The Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii) is adopted as the official wildflower of the State of North Carolina. (2003-426, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-21 - State Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum and State Museum of Aviation.

 145-21. State Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum and State Museum of Aviation.The Asheboro Municipal Airport is designated as the official location of the North Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame and the North Carolina Aviation Museum. The Wilmington International Airport is designated as the official location of the North Carolina Museum of Aviation. (2003-363, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-22 - State carnivorous plant.

 145-22. State carnivorous plant.The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is adopted as the official carnivorous plant of the State of North Carolina. (2005-74, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-23 - State birthplace of traditional pottery.

 145-23. State birthplace of traditional pottery.The Seagrove area, including portions of Randolph, Chatham, Lee, Moore, and Montgomery Counties, is designated as the official location of the birthplace of North Carolina traditional pottery. (2005-78, s. 1; 2006-264, s. 70.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-24 - Official State dances.

 145-24. Official State dances.(a) Clogging is adopted as the official folk dance of North Carolina.(b) Shagging is adopted as the official popular dance of North Carolina. (2005-218, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-25 - State Christmas tree.

 145-25. State Christmas tree.The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is adopted as the official Christmas tree of the State of North Carolina. (2005-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-26 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-26 - State freshwater trout.

 145-26. State freshwater trout.The Southern Appalachian strain of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is adopted as the official freshwater trout of the State of North Carolina. (2005-387, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-27 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-27 - State Collard Festival.

 145-27. State Collard Festival.The Ayden Collard Festival is adopted as the official collard festival of the State of North Carolina. (2007-28, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-28 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-28 - State food festival.

 145-28. State food festival.The Lexington Barbecue Festival is adopted as the official food festival of the Piedmont Triad Region of the State of North Carolina. (2007-533, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 145-29 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions|§ 145-29 - State community theater.

 145-29. State community theater.The Thalian Association in Wilmington, North Carolina, is adopted as the official community theater of North Carolina. (2007-68, s. 1.)