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NC Gen Stat § 87-61.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors.|§ 87-61.1 - Board may seek injunctive relief; retain counsel.

 87-61.1. Board may seek injunctive relief; retain counsel.(a) Whenever it appears to the Board that any person, firm or corporation is violating any of the provisions of this Article or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this Article, the Board may apply to the superior court for a restraining order and injunction to restrain the violation; and the superior courts have jurisdiction to grant the requested relief, irrespective of whether or not criminal prosecution has been instituted or administrative sanctions imposed by reason of the violation.(b) The Board may employ or retain legal counsel for matters and purposes the Board deems fit and proper, subject to G.S. 114-2.3.  (1979, c. 712, s. 4; 2009-333, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-62 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors.|§ 87-62 - Only one person in partnership or corporation need have license.

 87-62. Only one person in partnership or corporation need have license.(a) A corporation or partnership may engage in the business of refrigeration contracting if one or more persons connected with the corporation or partnership is registered and licensed as herein required, and the licensed person executes all contracts, exercises general supervision over the work done thereunder and is responsible for compliance with all the provisions of this Article. The Board may determine the number of businesses and the proximity of the businesses one to another over which the licensed person may be responsible.(b) For purposes of this section, the licensee's connection to the corporation or partnership shall be in the form of a written contract that is executed prior to the corporation or partnership engaging in refrigeration contracting.(c) Nothing in this Article shall prohibit any employee from becoming licensed pursuant to the provisions thereof. (1955, c. 912, s. 11; 1998-216, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-63 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors.|§ 87-63 - License fees payable in advance; application of.

 87-63. License fees payable in advance; application of.All license fees shall be paid in advance as hereafter provided to the secretary and treasurer of the Board and by him held as a fund for the use of the Board. The compensation and expenses of the members of the Board as herein provided, the salaries of its employees, and all expenses incurred in the discharge of its duties under this Article shall be paid out of such fund, upon the warrant of the chairman and secretary and treasurer: Provided, upon the payment of the necessary expenses of the Board as herein set out, and the retention by it of twenty-five per centum (25%) of the balance of funds collected hereunder the residue, if any, shall be paid to the State Treasurer. (1955, c. 912, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-63.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors.|§ 87-63.1 - Ownership of real property; equipment; liability insurance.

 87-63.1. Ownership of real property; equipment; liability insurance.(a) The Board shall have the power to acquire, hold, rent, encumber, alienate, and otherwise deal with real property in the same manner as a private person or corporation, subject only to the approval of the Governor and the Council of State. Collateral pledged by the Board for an encumbrance is limited to the assets, income, and revenues of the Board.(b) The Board may purchase or rent equipment and supplies and purchase liability insurance or other insurance to cover the activities of the Board, its operations, or its employees.  (2009-333, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-64 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors.|§ 87-64 - Examination and license fees; annual renewal.

 87-64. Examination and license fees; annual renewal.(a) Each applicant for a license by examination shall pay to the Board of Refrigeration Contractors a nonrefundable examination fee in an amount to be established by the Board not to exceed the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00).(b) The license of every person licensed under the provisions of this statute shall be annually renewed. Effective January 1, 2012, the Board may require, as a prerequisite to the annual renewal of a license, that licensees complete continuing education courses in subjects related to refrigeration contracting to ensure the safe and proper installation of commercial and transport refrigeration work and equipment. On or before November 1 of each year the Board shall cause to be mailed an application for renewal of license to every person who has received from the Board a license to engage in the refrigeration business, as heretofore defined. On or before January 1 of each year every licensed person who desires to continue in the refrigeration business shall forward to the Board a nonrefundable renewal fee in an amount to be established by the Board not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00) together with the application for renewal. Upon receipt of the application and renewal fee the Board shall issue a renewal certificate for the current year. Failure to renew the license annually shall automatically result in a forfeiture of the right to engage in the refrigeration business.(c) Any licensee who allows the license to lapse may be reinstated by the Board upon payment of a nonrefundable late renewal fee in an amount to be established by the Board not to exceed one hundred sixty dollars ($160.00) together with the application for renewal. Any person who fails to renew a license for two consecutive years shall be required to take and pass the examination prescribed by the Board for new applicants before being licensed to engage further in the refrigeration business.  (1955, c. 912, s. 13; 1969, c. 314; 1979, c. 843, ss. 3, 4; 1998-216, s. 5; 2009-333, s. 8; 2017-10, s. 2.7(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 87-64.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors.|§ 87-64.1 - Public awareness program.

 87-64.1. Public awareness program.The Board shall establish and implement a public awareness program to inform the general public of the purpose and function of the Board. (1979, c. 712, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-83 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-83 - Short title.

 87-83. Short title.This Article shall be known and may be cited as the North Carolina Well Construction Act. (1967, c. 1157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-84 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-84 - Findings and policy.

 87-84. Findings and policy.The General Assembly of North Carolina finds that improperly constructed, operated, maintained, or abandoned wells can adversely affect the public health and the groundwater resources of the State. Consistent with the duty to safeguard the public welfare, safety, health and to protect and beneficially develop the groundwater resources of this State, it is declared to be the policy of this State to require that the location, construction, repair, and abandonment of wells, and the installation of pumps and pumping equipment conform to such reasonable requirements as may be necessary to protect the public welfare, safety, health and groundwater resources. (1967, c. 1157, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-86 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-86 - Scope.

 87-86. Scope.No person shall construct, operate, repair, or abandon, or cause to be constructed, operated, repaired, or abandoned, any well, nor shall any person install, repair, or cause to be installed or repaired, any pump or pumping equipment contrary to the provisions of this Article and applicable rules and regulations, provided that this Article shall not apply to any distribution of water beyond the point of discharge from the pump. (1967, c. 1157, s. 4; 1987, c. 496, ss. 2, 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-87 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-87 - Authority to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures.

 87-87. Authority to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures.The Environmental Management Commission shall adopt rules governing the location, construction, repair, and abandonment of wells, the operation of water wells or well systems with a designed capacity of 100,000 gallons per day or greater, and the installation and repair of pumps and pumping equipment. The Environmental Management Commission shall be responsible for the administration of this Article and shall:(1) Hold public hearings, upon not less than 30 days' prior notice setting forth the date, place, and time of hearing, and the proposed rules and regulations to be considered at said public hearing, which notice shall be published in one or more newspapers having general circulation throughout the State, in connection with proposed rules and regulations and amendments thereto.(2) Enforce the provisions of this Article, and any rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article adopted pursuant thereto.(3) Establish procedures and forms for the submission, review, approval, and rejection of applications, notifications, and reports required under this Article.(4) Issue such additional regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.(5) Neither adopt nor enforce any rule or regulation that concerns the civil liability of an owner to a well driller for any costs or expenses of drilling and installing a well for the owner.(6) Adopt rules governing the permitting and inspection by the Commission of private drinking water wells with a designed capacity of 100,000 gallons per day or greater.(7) Adopt rules governing the permitting and inspection by local health departments of private drinking water wells pursuant to G.S. 87-97. (1967, c. 1157, s. 5; 1973, c. 1262, s. 23; 1985, c. 728, s. 4; 1987, c. 496, s. 4; 2006-202, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-89 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-89 - Existing installations.

 87-89. Existing installations.No well or pump installation in existence and in use on July 6, 1967, shall be required to conform to provisions of subsection (a) of G.S. 87-88, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article; provided, however, that any well now or hereafter abandoned, including any well deemed to have been abandoned, as defined in the Article, shall, within such time as may be specified by the Environmental Management Commission, be brought into compliance with the requirements of this Article and any applicable rules or regulations with respect to abandonment of wells. It is the intention of the General Assembly that if the provisions of this section are held invalid as a grant of an exclusive or separate emolument or privilege, within the meaning of Article I, Sec. 7 of the North Carolina Constitution, the remainder of this Article shall be given effect without the invalid provision or provisions. (1967, c. 1157, s. 7; 1973, c. 1262, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-90 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-90 - Rights of investigation, entry, access and inspection.

 87-90. Rights of investigation, entry, access and inspection.The Environmental Management Commission or Department shall have the right to conduct such investigations as it may reasonably find necessary to carry on its duties prescribed in this Article, and for this purpose to enter at reasonable times upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of investigating the condition, installation, or operation of any well or associated equipment, facility, or property, and to require written statements or the filing of reports under oath, with respect to pertinent questions relating to the installation or operation of any well: Provided, that no person shall be required to disclose any secret formula, processes or methods used in any manufacturing operation or any confidential information concerning business activities carried on by him or under his supervision. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the Environmental Management Commission who requests entry for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties, consistent with the provisions of this Article. (1967, c. 1157, s. 8; 1973, c. 1262, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-91 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-91 - Notice of violation; remedial action order.

 87-91. Notice of violation; remedial action order.(a) Whenever the Environmental Management Commission has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of this Article or any rule adopted pursuant to this Article, the Environmental Management Commission or Department shall give written notice to the person or persons alleged to be in violation. The notice shall identify the provision of this Article or rule adopted pursuant to this Article alleged to be violated and the facts alleged to constitute the violation. The Environmental Management Commission may also issue an order requiring specific remedial action. An order requiring remedial action shall specify the action to be taken, the date by which the action must be completed, the possible consequences of failing to comply with the order, and the procedure by which the alleged violator may seek review of the order.(b) The notice may be served by any means authorized under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4. (1967, c. 1157, s. 9; 1973, c. 1262, s. 23; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 15; 1997-358, s. 7; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 87-92 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-92 - Hearings; appeals.

 87-92. Hearings; appeals.Any person wishing to contest a penalty, permit decision, or other order issued under this Article shall be entitled to an administrative hearing and judicial review conducted according to the procedures established in Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. (1967, c. 1157, s. 10; 1973, c. 1262, s. 23; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1985, c. 728, s. 1; 1987, c. 827, ss. 1, 70.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-94 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-94 - Civil penalties.

 87-94. Civil penalties.(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Article, Article 7A of this Chapter, any order issued pursuant thereto, or any rule adopted thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation, as determined by the Secretary of Environmental Quality. Each day of a continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense. No person shall be subject to a penalty who did not directly commit the violation or cause it to be committed.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-358, s. 3, effective August 4, 1997.(c) In determining the amount of the penalty the Secretary shall consider factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b). The procedures set out in G.S. 143-215.6A and G.S. 143B-282.1 shall apply to civil penalties assessed under this section.(d) The Secretary shall notify any person assessed a civil penalty of the assessment and the specific reasons therefor by registered or certified mail, or by any means authorized by G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4.(e) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-358, s. 3, effective August 4, 1997.(f) Repealed by 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 743, s. 2, effective July 1, 1996.(g) The clear proceeds of civil penalties provided for in this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2.  (1967, c. 1157, s. 12; 1985, c. 728, s. 3; 1987, c. 246, s. 2; 1989, c. 727, s. 218(22); 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1036, s. 10; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 743, s. 2; 1997-358, s. 3; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 1998-215, s. 44; 2001-440, s. 1.4; 2015-241, s. 14.30(v).)
NC Gen Stat § 87-95 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-95 - Injunctive relief.

 87-95. Injunctive relief.Upon violation of any of the provisions of or any order issued pursuant to this Article, or duly adopted rule of the Commission implementing the provisions of this Article, the Secretary of Environmental Quality may, either before or after the institution of proceedings for the collection of the penalty imposed by this Article for such violations, request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in the superior court in the name of the State upon the relation of the Department of Environmental Quality for injunctive relief to restrain the violation or require corrective action, and for such other or further relief in the premises as said court shall deem proper. Neither the institution of the action nor any of the proceedings thereon shall relieve any party to such proceedings from the penalty prescribed by this Article for any violation of same.  (1967, c. 1157, s. 13; 1973, c. 1262, s. 23; 1975, c. 842, s. 1; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 16; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1004, s. 19(b); 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u), (v).)
NC Gen Stat § 87-96 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-96 - Conflict with other laws.

 87-96. Conflict with other laws.(a) The provisions of any law, rule, or local ordinance which establish standards affording greater protection to groundwater resources or public health, safety, or welfare shall prevail, within the jurisdiction to which they apply, over the provisions of this Article and rules adopted pursuant to this Article.(b) Rules relating to public health, wells, or groundwater adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall prevail over this Article, rules adopted pursuant to this Article, and rules adopted by a local board of health pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. This Article shall not be construed to repeal any law or rule in effect as of July 1, 1989.(c) A local board of health may adopt by reference rules adopted by the Environmental Management Commission pursuant to this Article, and may adopt more stringent rules when necessary to protect the public health. (1967, c. 1157, s. 14; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; 1989, c. 727, s. 17; 1991, c. 650, s. 1; 2007-182, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-97.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-97.1 - Issuance of permit for irrigation water well.

 87-97.1. Issuance of permit for irrigation water well.(a) A property owner may apply for, and be issued, a permit for an irrigation water well, whether the property is connected to, or served by, a public water system. The application shall be in accordance with G.S. 87-97 and shall specifically state that the irrigation water well will not be interconnected to plumbing required that is connected to any public water system and will be used for irrigation or other nonpotable purposes only.(b) This section shall not apply if the property is connected to, or may be served by, a public water system that the public authority or unit of government operating the public water system is being assisted by the Local Government Commission.(c) For purposes of this section, "irrigation water well" shall mean any water well that is not interconnected to any plumbing required to be connected to any public water system and that produces water that is used for irrigation or other nonpotable purposes only.  (2015-246, s. 3.5(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 87-97.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act.|§ 87-97.2 - Issuance of permit for property within service area of a public water system.

 87-97.2. Issuance of permit for property within service area of a public water system.(a) Notwithstanding G.S. 130A-55(16), 153A-284, 160A-317, 162A-6(a)(14d), and 162A-14(2), a property owner may apply for, and be issued, a permit for a private drinking water well to serve any undeveloped or unimproved property located so as to be served by a public water system.(b) Notwithstanding G.S. 130A-55(16), 153A-284, 160A-317, 162A-6(a)(14d), and 162A-14(2), a property owner of developed or improved property located so as to be served by a public water system may apply for, and be issued, a permit for a private drinking water well if the public water system has not yet installed water lines directly available to the property or otherwise cannot provide water service to the property at the time the property owner desires water service.(c) Upon compliance with this Article, the property owner receiving a permit pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall not be required to connect to the public water system for so long as the permitted private drinking water well remains compliant and in use. A property owner may opt to connect to the public water system if the property owner so desires. If the property owner opts to connect, the property owner may continue to operate the private drinking water well if that well is not interconnected to any plumbing connected to the public water system and that produces water that is used for irrigation or other nonpotable purposes only.(d) Nothing in this section shall require a property owner to install a private drinking water well if the property is located so as to be served by a public water system and the public water system is willing to provide service to the property.(e) This section shall not apply, and a public water system may mandate connection to that public water system, in any of the following situations:(1) The private drinking water well serving the property has failed and cannot be repaired.(2) The property is located in an area where the drinking water removed by the private drinking water well is contaminated or likely to become contaminated due to nearby contamination.(3) The public authority or unit of government operating the public water system is being assisted by the Local Government Commission.(4) Expired July 1, 2017, pursuant to Session Laws 2015-246, s. 3.5(j).  (2015-246, s. 3.5(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 87-98.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7A - Well Contractors Certification.|§ 87-98.1 - Title.

 87-98.1. Title.This Article may be cited as the North Carolina Well Contractors Certification Act. (1997-358, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 87-98.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 87 - Contractors|Article 7A - Well Contractors Certification.|§ 87-98.2 - Definitions.

 87-98.2. Definitions.The definitions in G.S. 87-85 and the following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Commission. - The Well Contractors Certification Commission, as established by G.S. 143B-301.11.(2) Department. - The Department of Environmental Quality.(3) Person. - A natural person.(4) Secretary. - The Secretary of Environmental Quality.(5) Well contractor. - A person in trade or business who undertakes to perform a well contractor activity or who undertakes to personally supervise or personally manage the performance of a well contractor activity on the person's own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation.(6) Well contractor activity. - The construction, installation, repair, alteration, or abandonment of any well.  (1997-358, s. 2; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(b); 2002-165, s. 1.1; 2015-241, s. 14.30(u), (v).)