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NC Gen Stat § 110-141 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 110 - Child Welfare|Article 9 - Child Support.|§ 110-141 - Effectuation of intent of Article.

 110-141. Effectuation of intent of Article.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shall supervise the administration of the program in accordance with federal law and shall cause the provisions of this Article to be effectuated and to secure child support from absent, deserting, abandoning and nonsupporting parents.Effective July 1, 2010, each child support enforcement program being administered by the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of counties shall be administered, or the administration provided for, by the board of county commissioners of those counties. Until July 1, 2010, it shall be the responsibility of the Department of Health and Human Services to administer or provide for the administration of the program in those counties.A county may negotiate alternative arrangements to the procedure outlined in G.S. 110-130 for designating a local person or agency to administer the provisions of this Article in that county.  (1975, c. 827, s. 1; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1186, s. 16; 1979, c. 488; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1034, s. 76; 1985, c. 244; c. 479, s. 103; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1014, s. 129; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2009-451, s. 10.46A(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 110-142 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 110 - Child Welfare|Article 9 - Child Support.|§ 110-142 - Definitions; suspension and revocation of occupational, professional, or business licenses of obligors who are delinquent in court-ordered child support, or who are not in compliance with subpoenas issued pursuant to child support or paternity establishment proceedings.

 110-142. Definitions; suspension and revocation of occupational, professional, or business licenses of obligors who are delinquent in court-ordered child support, or who are not in compliance with subpoenas issued pursuant to child support or paternity establishment proceedings.The definitions in G.S. 110-129 and G.S. 147-54.12 apply to this section and G.S. 110-142.1, and G.S. 110-142.2. In addition, to these sections the following definitions apply:(1) "Applicant" means any person applying for issuance or renewal of a license.(2) "Board" means any department, division, agency, officer, board, or other unit of State government that issues licenses.(3) "Certified list" means a list provided by the designated representative to the Department of Health and Human Services that verifies, under penalty of perjury, that the names contained therein are obligors who have been found to be out of compliance with a judgment or order for support in a IV-D case.(4) "Compliance with an order for support" means that, as set forth in a judgment or order for child support or family support, the obligor is no more than 90 calendar days in arrears in making payments for current support, in making periodic payments on a support arrearage, or in making periodic payments on a reimbursement for public assistance, has obtained a judicial finding that precludes enforcement of the order, or has entered into a payment schedule, including G.S. 110-142.1(h), for the child support arrearage with the approval of the obligee in a IV-D case.(5) "License" means (i) for the purposes of G.S. 110-142.1, a license, certificate, permit, registration, or any other authorization issued by a board that allows a person to engage in a business, occupation, or profession or (ii) for the purposes of G.S. 110-142.2, a license to operate a regular or commercial motor vehicle, or to participate in hunting, fishing, or trapping.(6) "Licensee" means any person holding a license.(7) "Obligor" means the individual who owes a duty to make child support payments under a court order. (1995, c. 538, s. 1.4; 1997-433, s. 5; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1998-17, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-4 - Register of State's blind.

 111-4. Register of State's blind.(a) The Department of Health and Human Services shall cause to be maintained a complete register of the blind in the State that shall describe the condition and cause of blindness of each and any other facts that may seem to the Department of Health and Human Services to be of value.(b) When, upon examination by a physician or optometrist, any person is found to be blind, the examiner shall report the results of the examination to the Department of Health and Human Services within 30 days after the examination is conducted. (1935, c. 53, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1975, c. 19, s. 35; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-6 - Training schools and workshops; training outside State; sale of products; direct relief; matching of federal funds.

 111-6. Training schools and workshops; training outside State; sale of products; direct relief; matching of federal funds.The Department of Health and Human Services may establish one or more training schools and workshops for employment of suitable blind and visually impaired persons, equip and maintain these schools and workshops, pay employees suitable wages, devise means for the sale and distribution of the products of these schools and workshops, and cooperate with shops already established. The Department of Health and Human Services may also pay for lodging, tuition, support and all necessary expenses for blind and visually impaired persons during their training or instruction in any suitable occupation, whether it be in industrial, commercial, professional, or any other establishments, schools or institutions, or through private instruction when in the judgment of the Department of Health and Human Services this instruction or training can be obtained and will contribute to the efficiency or self-support of the blind and visually impaired persons. When special educational opportunities cannot be had within the State, they may be arranged for, at the discretion of the Department of Health and Human Services, outside of the State. The Department of Health and Human Services may also aid individual blind and visually impaired persons or groups of blind and visually impaired persons to become self-supporting by furnishing material or equipment to them and by assisting them in the sale and distribution of their products. Any portion of the funds appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services under the provisions of this Chapter providing for the rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired and the prevention of blindness may, when the Commission for the Blind deems wise, be given in direct money payments to the needy blind in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 111-13 through G.S. 111-26. Whenever possible such funds may be matched by funds provided by the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 301, et seq., as amended. (1935, c. 53, s. 5; 1937, c. 124, s. 16; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-6.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-6.1 - Rehabilitation center for the blind and visually impaired.

 111-6.1. Rehabilitation center for the blind and visually impaired.The Department of Health and Human Services shall establish and operate a rehabilitation center for the blind and visually impaired for the purpose of evaluating and providing instruction in specialized independent living, prevocational, and vocational skills to blind and visually impaired persons to prepare them for obtaining and maintaining employment.The Commission shall make all rules necessary for this purpose and the Department of Health and Human Services may enter into any agreement or contract; to purchase or lease property, both real and personal, to accept grants and gifts of whatever nature, and to do all other things necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this rehabilitation center.The Department of Health and Human Services may receive grants-in-aid from the federal government for carrying out the provisions of this section, as well as for other related rehabilitation programs for blind and visually impaired persons under the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. No. 93-112, 87 Stat. 355, 29 U.S.C. 701, et seq., as amended. Blind and visually impaired persons as defined in G.S. 111-11, who are physically present in North Carolina may enjoy the benefits of this section or any other related rehabilitation benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. (1945, c. 698; 1951, c. 319, s. 4; 1971, c. 1215, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-7 - In-home services.

 111-7. In-home services.The Department of Health and Human Services may foster maximum independence of blind and visually impaired persons through the provision of in-home independent living, development of community-based support groups, and related services as it deems advisable. (1935, c. 53, s. 6; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-8 - Investigations; eye examination and treatment.

 111-8. Investigations; eye examination and treatment.The Department of Health and Human Services shall continue to make inquiries concerning the cause of blindness, to learn what proportion of these cases are preventable, and to inaugurate and cooperate in any measure for the State it deems advisable. The Department of Health and Human Services may arrange for the examination of the eyes of blind and visually impaired persons and may secure and pay for medical and surgical treatment for these persons whenever in the judgment of a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist the eyes of this person may be benefited by the treatment. (1935, c. 53, s. 7; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-11 - Definitions.

 111-11. Definitions.For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) "Blind person" means a person who meets any of the following criteria:a. Is totally blind.b. Has central visual acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses.c. Has a visual field that subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees at its widest diameter.(2) "Visually impaired person" means a person whose vision with glasses is so limited as to prevent the performance of ordinary activity for which eyesight is essential. (1935, c. 53, s. 10; 1939, c. 124; 1971, c. 1215, s. 3; 2000-121, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-11.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-11.1 - Jurisdiction of certain Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services.

 111-11.1. Jurisdiction of certain Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services.For the purpose of providing rehabilitative services to people who are visually impaired, the Division of Services for the Blind and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services shall develop and enter into an agreement specifying which agency can most appropriately meet the specific needs of this client population. If the Divisions cannot reach an agreement, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall determine which Division can most appropriately meet the specific needs of this client population. (2000-121, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-12.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-12.1 - Acceptance of private contributions for particular facilities authorized.

 111-12.1. Acceptance of private contributions for particular facilities authorized.In addition to other powers and duties granted it by law, the Department of Health and Human Services is hereby authorized to accept contributions of funds made by any private individual, agency or organization even though a condition of the contribution may be that the funds be utilized for the establishment of a particular public or private nonprofit workshop, rehabilitation center or other facility established for the purpose of providing training or employment for eligible blind persons. (1965, c. 906, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-12.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-12.2 - Contributions treated as State funds to match federal funds.

 111-12.2. Contributions treated as State funds to match federal funds.The Department of Health and Human Services is further authorized to treat any funds received in accordance with G.S. 111-12.1 as State funds for the purpose of accepting any funds made available under federal law on a matching basis for the establishment of such facilities. (1965, c. 906, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-12.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-12.3 - Rules and regulations as to receiving and expending contributions.

 111-12.3. Rules and regulations as to receiving and expending contributions.The Department of Health and Human Services shall make all rules and regulations necessary for the purpose of receiving and expending any funds mentioned in G.S. 111-12.1 to 111-12.3 which are consistent with the principle of obtaining maximum federal participation and in accordance with established budget procedures of the North Carolina Department of Administration. (1965, c. 906, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-12.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-12.5 - Reserve and operating capital fund.

 111-12.5. Reserve and operating capital fund.Funds now held by the Bureau of Employment of the North Carolina State Commission for the Blind or its successor organization not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) shall be retained by the Department of Health and Human Services as a reserve and operating capital fund to be expended by the Department of Health and Human Services for its lawful purposes and objectives in accordance with this Chapter. (1967, c. 1214; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-12.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 111-12.6 - Disposition of funds deposited with or transferred to State Treasurer.

 111-12.6. Disposition of funds deposited with or transferred to State Treasurer.All funds required under this Article to be deposited with or which have been transferred to the State Treasurer by the Bureau of Employment of the Department of Health and Human Services, and all future net earnings and accumulations of the Bureau or its successor, other than the one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) reserve fund provided for in G.S. 111-12.5, from whatever source shall be periodically, but not less frequently than annually, paid over to and retained by the State Treasurer as a separate fund or account. The funds deposited with the State Treasurer shall be invested and the income from the corpus shall inure to the sole benefit of the Department of Health and Human Services. The income and corpus shall be expended for services to and for the benefit of blind and visually impaired persons in North Carolina upon recommendation of the Commission for the Blind, by and with the approval of the Governor as the Director of the Budget. (1967, c. 1214; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-13 - Administration of assistance; objective standards for personnel; rules and regulations.

 111-13. Administration of assistance; objective standards for personnel; rules and regulations.The Department of Health and Human Services shall be charged with the supervision of the administration of assistance to the needy blind under this Article, and said Department shall establish objective standards for personnel to be qualified for employment in the administration of this Article, and said Commission for the Blind shall make all rules and regulations as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Article, which rules and regulations shall be binding on the boards of county commissioners and all agencies charged with the duties of administering this Article. (1937, c. 124, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 111-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-14 - Application for benefits under Article; investigation and award by county commissioners.

 111-14. Application for benefits under Article; investigation and award by county commissioners.Any person claiming benefits under this Article shall file with the commissioners of the county in which he or she is residing an application in writing, in duplicate, upon forms prescribed by the Department of Health and Human Services. This application shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by a reputable physician licensed to practice medicine in the State who is actively engaged in the treatment of diseases of the human eye or by an optometrist, whichever the individual may select, stating that the applicant is blind. This application may be made on the behalf of any blind person by the Department of Health and Human Services or by any other person. The board of county commissioners shall cause an investigation to be made by a qualified person designated as its agent for this purpose and shall pass upon the application without delay, determine the eligibility of the applicant, and allow or disallow the relief sought. In passing upon the application, the board of county commissioners may take into consideration the facts set forth in the application and any other facts that are deemed necessary, and may at any time require an additional examination of the applicant's eyes by an ophthalmologist designated by the Department of Health and Human Services. When satisfied with the merits of the application, the board of county commissioners shall allow the application and grant to the applicant any proper relief according to the rules established by the Commission for the Blind. (1937, c. 124, s. 3; 1939, c. 124; 1951, c. 319, s. 1; 1957, c. 674; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-15 - Eligibility for relief.

 111-15. Eligibility for relief.Blind persons having the following qualifications shall be eligible for relief under the provisions of this Article:(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2000-121, s. 13.(2) Who are unable to provide for themselves the necessities of life and who have insufficient means for their own support and who have no relative or relatives or other persons in this State able to provide for them who are legally responsible for their maintenance; and(3) Who, at the time his application is filed, is living in the State of North Carolina voluntarily with the intention of making his home in the State and not for a temporary purpose. [and](4) Who are not inmates of any charitable or correctional institution of this State or of any county or city thereof: Provided, that an inmate of such charitable institution may be granted a benefit in order to enable such person to maintain himself or herself outside of an institution; and(5) Who are not, because of physical or mental condition, in need of continuing institutional care. Provided, that the State agency shall, in determining need, take into consideration any other income and resources of the individual claiming aid to the blind; except that, in making such determination, the State agency shall disregard such earned income as will enable said agency to receive the maximum grants from the federal government for such purpose. (1937, c. 124, s. 4; 1951, c. 319, s. 3; 1961, c. 666, s. 1; 1971, c. 1215, s. 1; 1981, c. 131; 2000-121, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 111-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind|Article 2 - Aid to the Blind.|§ 111-16 - Application for aid; notice of award; review.

 111-16. Application for aid; notice of award; review.Promptly after an application for aid is made to the board of county commissioners under this Article, the Department of Health and Human Services shall be notified of the application by mail by the county commissioners. One of the duplicate applications for aid made before the board of county commissioners shall be transmitted with this notice.As soon as any award has been made or any application declined by the board of county commissioners, prompt notice in writing of the award or the declined application shall be forwarded by mail to the Department of Health and Human Services and to the applicant. This notice shall fully state the particulars of the award or the facts of denial. An applicant may appeal an award or denial pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. (1937, c. 124, s. 5; 1971, c. 603, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 14.)