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NC Gen Stat § 165-28 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-28 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-29 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-29 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-30 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-31 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-32 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-32 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-33 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-33 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-34 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-34 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-35 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-35 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-36 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-36 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-37 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-37 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-38 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans' Recreation Authorities.|§ 165-38 - through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-23 through 165-38: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1250 through 143B-1265 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(g), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-39 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 6 - Powers of Attorney.|§ 165-39 - through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-39 through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-40 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 6 - Powers of Attorney.|§ 165-40 - through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-39 through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-41 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 6 - Powers of Attorney.|§ 165-41 - through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-39 through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-42 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 6 - Powers of Attorney.|§ 165-42 - through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-39 through 165-42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1270 through 143B-1273 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(h), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-43 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|§ 165-43 - through 165-44.01: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1275 through 143B-1277 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(i), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-43 through 165-44.01: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1275 through 143B-1277 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(i), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|§ 165-44 - through 165-44.01: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1275 through 143B-1277 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(i), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-43 through 165-44.01: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1275 through 143B-1277 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(i), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.01 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|§ 165-44.01 - through 165-44.01: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1275 through 143B-1277 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(i), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-43 through 165-44.01: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1275 through 143B-1277 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(i), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7A - Priority in Employment Assistance for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.|§ 165-44.1 - through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-44.1 through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7A - Priority in Employment Assistance for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.|§ 165-44.2 - through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-44.1 through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7A - Priority in Employment Assistance for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.|§ 165-44.3 - through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-44.1 through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7A - Priority in Employment Assistance for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.|§ 165-44.4 - through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-44.1 through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7A - Priority in Employment Assistance for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.|§ 165-44.5 - through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-44.1 through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-44.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 7A - Priority in Employment Assistance for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.|§ 165-44.6 - through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-44.1 through 165-44.6: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1280 through 143B-1285 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(j), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-45 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-46 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-46 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-47 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-47 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-48 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-48 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-49 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-49 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-50 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-51 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-52 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-52 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-53 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-53 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-54 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-54 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 165-55 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 165 - Veterans|Article 8 - State Veterans Home.|§ 165-55 - through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.

 165-45 through 165-55: Recodified as G.S. 143B-1290 through 143B-1300 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(k), as amended by Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 166A-6.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 166A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act|Article 1 - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.|§ 166A-6.1 - Recodified as G.S. 166A-29 by Session Laws 2012-12, s. 1(a), effective October 1, 2012.

 166A-6.1: Recodified as G.S. 166A-29 by Session Laws 2012-12, s. 1(a), effective October 1, 2012.
NC Gen Stat § 166A-19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 166A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act|Article 1A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.|§ 166A-19 - Short title.

 166A-19. Short title.This Article may be cited as "North Carolina Emergency Management Act."  (1977, c. 848, s. 2; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1310, s. 2; 1995, c. 509, s. 120; 2012-12, s. 1(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 166A-19.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 166A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act|Article 1A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.|§ 166A-19.1 - Purposes.

 166A-19.1. Purposes.The purposes of this Article are to set forth the authority and responsibility of the Governor, State agencies, and local governments in prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural or man-made emergencies or hostile military or paramilitary action and to do the following:(1) Reduce vulnerability of people and property of this State to damage, injury, and loss of life and property.(2) Prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of threatened or affected persons.(3) Provide for the rapid and orderly rehabilitation of persons and restoration of property.(4) Provide for cooperation and coordination of activities relating to emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery among agencies and officials of this State and with similar agencies and officials of other states, with local and federal governments, with interstate organizations, and with other private and quasi-official organizations.  (1959, c. 337, s. 1; 1975, c. 734, s. 1; 1977, c. 848, s. 2; 1995, c. 509, s. 121; 2012-12, s. 1(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 166A-19.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 166A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act|Article 1A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.|§ 166A-19.2 - Limitations.

 166A-19.2. Limitations.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to do any of the following:(1) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers may be requested to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with an emergency, disaster, or war.(2) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to declare martial law or exercise any other powers vested in the Governor under the North Carolina Constitution, statutes, or common law of this State independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of this Article.  (1975, c. 734, s. 2; 1977, c. 848, s. 2; 1995, c. 509, s. 122; 2012-12, s. 1(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 166A-19.11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 166A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act|Article 1A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.|§ 166A-19.11 - Powers of the Secretary of Public Safety.

 166A-19.11. Powers of the Secretary of Public Safety.The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for State emergency management activities. The Secretary shall have the following powers and duties as delegated by the Governor:(1) To activate the State and local plans applicable to the areas in question and to authorize and direct the deployment and use of any personnel and forces to which the plan or plans apply, and the use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities available pursuant to this Article or any other provision of law.(2) To adopt the rules to implement those provisions of this Article that deal with matters other than those that are exclusively local.(3) To develop a system to produce a preliminary damage assessment from which the Secretary will recommend the appropriate level of disaster declaration to the Governor. The system shall, at a minimum, consider whether the damage involved and its effects are of such a severity and magnitude as to be beyond the response capabilities of the local government or political subdivision.(3a) To notify the Director of the Budget, the Office of the Governor, the chairs of the House of Representatives and Senate Appropriations Committees, the chairs of the House of Representatives and Senate Appropriations Committees on Justice and Public Safety, the Fiscal Research Division, and any other State entities deemed necessary of the potential for using Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to cover the nonfederal share of matching requirements for eligible programs at the following times:a. June 1 of each year.b. Within five days of a presidential disaster declaration for the State of North Carolina.(3b) To report annually by December 1 to the chairs of the House of Representatives and Senate Appropriations Committees on Justice and Public Safety on the amount of State funds used to pay contractors for performing CDBG-DR activities that could have been paid for using federal CDBG-DR funds during the calendar year.(4) Additional authority, duties, and responsibilities as may be prescribed by the Governor. The Secretary may subdelegate his authority to the appropriate member of the Secretary's department.  (1951, c. 1016, ss. 3, 9; 1953, c. 1099, s. 3; 1955, c. 387, ss. 2, 3, 5; 1957, c. 950, s. 5; 1975, c. 734, ss. 9, 10, 14, 16; 1977, c. 848, s. 2; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1310, s. 2; 1995, c. 509, s. 124; 2001-214, s. 2; 2002-179, s. 12; 2009-192, s. 1; 2009-193, s. 3; 2009-196, s. 1; 2009-225, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2012-12, s. 1(b); 2019-250, s. 3.5(a).)