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NC Gen Stat § 143B-431.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-431.3 - Human trafficking public awareness sign.

 143B-431.3. Human trafficking public awareness sign.The Secretary of the Department of Commerce shall require that every JobLink or other center under its authority that offers employment or training services to the public prominently display in a place that is clearly conspicuous and visible to employees and the public a public awareness sign created and provided by the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission that contains the National Human Trafficking Resource hotline information.  (2017-57, s. 17.4(f); 2017-197, s. 5.8.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-432 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-432 - Transfers to Department of Commerce.

 143B-432. Transfers to Department of Commerce.(a) The Division of Economic Development of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources, the Science and Technology Committee of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources, and the Science and Technology Research Center of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources are each hereby transferred to the Department of Commerce by a Type I transfer, as defined in G.S. 143A-6.(b) All functions, powers, duties, and obligations heretofore vested in the following subunits of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development are hereby transferred to and vested in the Department of Commerce by a Type I transfer as defined in G.S. 143A-6:(1) Community Assistance Division.(2) Employment and Training Division.(c) All functions, powers, duties, and obligations heretofore vested in the following councils of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development are hereby transferred to and vested in the Department of Commerce by a Type II transfer as defined in G.S. 143A-6:(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2021-90, s. 9(b), effective July 22, 2021.(2) Job Training Coordinating Council.  (1977, c. 198, s. 1; 1989, c. 727, s. 7; c. 751, s. 7(27); 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1004, s. 32; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 959, s. 51; 2010-180, s. 7(e); 2012-201, s. 9; 2021-90, s. 9(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-432.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-432.1 - Department of Commerce - Small Business Ombudsman.

 143B-432.1. Department of Commerce - Small Business Ombudsman.A Small Business Ombudsman is created in the Department of Commerce to work with small businesses to ensure they receive timely answers to questions and timely resolution of issues involving State government. The Small Business Ombudsman shall have the authority to make inquiry of State agencies on behalf of a business, to receive information concerning the status of a business's inquiry, and to convene representatives of various State agencies to discuss and resolve specific issues raised by a business. The Small Business Ombudsman shall also work with the small business community to identify problems in State government related to unnecessary delays, inconsistencies between regulatory agencies, and inefficient uses of State resources. (2004-124, s. 13.9A(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-433 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-433 - Department of Commerce organization.

 143B-433. Department of Commerce - organization.The Department of Commerce shall be organized to include:(1) The following agencies:a. Repealed by Session Laws 2014-100, s. 15.2A(c), effective October 1, 2014.b. The North Carolina Utilities Commission.c. Repealed by Session Laws 2011-401, s. 1.5, effective November 1, 2011.d. Repealed by Session Laws 2017-57, s. 15.19A(b), effective July 1, 2017.e. State Banking Commission.f. Savings Institutions Division.g. Repealed by Session Laws 2001-193, s. 11, effective July 1, 2001.h. Credit Union Commission.i. Repealed by Session Laws 2004-199, s. 27(d), effective August 17, 2004.j. The North Carolina Mutual Burial Association Commission.k. Repealed by Session Laws 2012-120, s. 3(g), effective June 28, 2012.l. The North Carolina Rural Electrification Authority.m. Repealed by Session Laws 1985, c. 757, s. 179(d).n. North Carolina Science and Technology Research Center.o. Repealed by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 14.6(g), effective July 1, 2011.p. Repealed by Session Laws 2010-180, s. 7(f), effective August 2, 2010.q. Economic Development Board.r. Labor Force Development Council.s., t. Repealed by Session Laws 2000, c. 140, s. 76.(j), effective September 30, 2000.u. Navigation and Pilotage Commissions established by Chapter 76 of the General Statutes.v. Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 321, s. 313b.w. The Rural Economic Development Division.x. The Rural Infrastructure Authority.(2) Those agencies which are transferred to the Department of Commerce including the:a. Community Assistance Division.b. Repealed by Session Laws 2021-90, s. 9(c), effective July 22, 2021.c. Employment and Training Division.d. Job Training Coordinating Council.(3) The Division of Employment Security.(4) Such divisions as may be established pursuant to Article 1 of this Chapter.  (1977, c. 198, s. 1; 1979, c. 668, s. 2; 1981, c. 412, ss. 4, 5; 1983, c. 899, s. 1; 1985, c. 757, s. 179(d); 1989, c. 76, s. 26; c. 727, s. 8; c. 751, s. 7(28); 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 959, s. 52; 1993, c. 321, s. 313(b); 1998-217, s. 19; 2000-140, s. 76(j); 2001-193, s. 11; 2004-199, s. 27(d); 2010-180, s. 7(f); 2011-145, s. 14.6(g); 2011-401, s. 1.5; 2012-120, s. 3(g); 2013-360, s. 15.10(e); 2014-100, s. 15.2A(c); 2017-57, s. 15.19A(b); 2021-90, s. 9(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-435 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-435 - Publications.

 143B-435. Publications.  The Department of Commerce may also cause to be prepared for publication, from time to time, reports and statements, with illustrations, maps and other descriptions, which may adequately set forth the natural and material resources of the State and its industrial and commercial developments, with a view to furnishing information to educate the people with reference to the material advantages of the State, to encourage and foster existing industries, and to present inducements for investment in new enterprises. Such information shall be published and distributed as the Department of Commerce may direct. The costs of publishing and distributing such information shall be paid from:  (1) State funds as other public documents; or(2) Private funds received:a. As donations, orb. From the sale of appropriate advertising in such published information. (1925, c. 122, s. 11; 1973, c. 1262, s. 28; 1977, c. 198, ss. 20, 26; 1989, c. 751, s. 7(30); 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1066, s. 55; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 959, s. 55.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-435.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-435.1 - Clawbacks.

 143B-435.1. Clawbacks.(a) Clawback Defined. - For the purpose of this Article, a clawback is a requirement that all or part of an economic development incentive will be returned or forfeited if the recipient business does not fulfill its responsibilities under the incentive law, contract, or both.(b) Findings. - The General Assembly finds that in order for a clawback to be effective, there must be monitoring and reporting regarding the business's performance of its responsibilities and a mechanism for obtaining repayment if the clawback requiring the return of previously disbursed funding is triggered. Clawback provisions are essential to protect the State's investment in a private business and ensure that the public benefits from the incentive will be secured.(c) Catalog. - The Department of Commerce shall catalog all clawbacks in State and federal programs it administers, whether provided by statute, by rule, or under a contract. The catalog must include a description of each clawback, the program to which it applies, and a citation to its source. The Department shall publish the catalog on its Web site and update it every six months.(d) Report. - By April 1 and October 1 of each year, the Department of Commerce shall report to the Revenue Laws Study Committee, the chairs of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Natural, and Economic Resources, the chairs of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, and the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Natural and Economic Resources, the House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural and Economic Resources, and the Fiscal Research Division of the Legislative Services Commission on (i) all clawbacks that have been triggered under the One North Carolina Fund established pursuant to G.S. 143B-437.71, the Job Development Investment Grant Program established pursuant to G.S. 143B-437.52, Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund established pursuant to G.S. 143B-437.012, the Utility Account established pursuant to G.S. 143B-437.01, and the Site Infrastructure Fund established pursuant to G.S. 143B-437.02 and (ii) its progress on obtaining repayments. The report must include the name of each business, the event that triggered the clawback, and the amount forfeited or to be repaid.  (2007-515, s. 6; 2012-142, s. 13.4(b); 2013-360, s. 15.18(d); 2017-57, s. 14.1(s); 2018-142, s. 13(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-436 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-436 - Advertising of State resources and advantages.

 143B-436. Advertising of State resources and advantages.It is hereby declared to be the duty of the Department of Commerce to map out and to carry into effect a systematic plan for the nationwide advertising of North Carolina, properly presenting, by the use of any available advertising media, the true facts concerning the State of North Carolina and all of its resources. (1937, c. 160; 1953, c. 808, s. 4; 1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 1977, c. 198, ss. 20, 26; 1989, c. 751, s. 7(31); 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 959, s. 56.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437 - Investigation of impact of proposed new and expanding industry.

 143B-437. Investigation of impact of proposed new and expanding industry.The Department of Commerce shall conduct an evaluation in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality of the effects on the State's natural and economic environment of any new or expanding industry or manufacturing plant locating in North Carolina.  (1971, c. 824; 1973, c. 1262, ss. 28, 86; 1977, c. 198, ss. 19, 26; c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 218(153); c. 751, s. 7(32); 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 959, s. 57; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.04 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.04 - Community development block grants.

 143B-437.04. Community development block grants.(a) The Department of Commerce shall adopt guidelines for the awarding of Community Development Block Grants to ensure that:(1) No local match is required for grants awarded for projects located in counties that have one of the 25 highest rankings under G.S. 143B-437.08.(2) To the extent practicable, priority consideration for grants is given to projects located in counties that have met the conditions of subdivision (a)(1) of this section or in urban progress zones that have met the conditions of subsection (b) of this section.(3) Priority consideration is given to projects located in areas annexed by a municipality under Article 4A of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes in order to provide water or sewer services to low-income residents. For purposes of this section, low-income residents are those with a family income that is eighty percent (80%) or less of median family income.(b) In order to qualify for the benefits of this section, after an area is designated an urban progress zone under G.S. 143B-437.09, the governing body of the city in which the zone is located must adopt a strategy to improve the zone and establish an urban progress zone committee to oversee the strategy. The strategy and the committee must conform with requirements established by the Secretary of Commerce.  (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 13, s. 3.6; 1997-456, s. 27; 1998-55, s. 3; 2006-252, s. 2.5; 2007-323, s. 13.18(h); 2011-396, s. 11.1; 2018-5, s. 15.2(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.05 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.05 - Regional Development.

 143B-437.05. Regional Development.The Department of Commerce shall review the Economic Development Board's annual report on economic development to evaluate the progress of development in each of the economic regions defined by the Board in its Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan. In its recruitment and development work, the Department shall strive for balance and equality among the economic regions and shall use its best efforts to locate new industries in the less developed areas of the State. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 13, s. 3.10; 1997-456, s. 27.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.010 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.010 - Agrarian growth zone designation.

 143B-437.010. Agrarian growth zone designation.(a) Agrarian Growth Zone Defined. - An agrarian growth zone is an area that meets all of the following conditions:(1) It is comprised of one or more contiguous census tracts, census block groups, or both, in the most recent federal decennial census.(2) All of the area is located in whole within a county that has no municipality with a population in excess of 10,000.(3) Every census tract and census block group that comprises the area either has more than twenty percent (20%) of its population below the poverty level or is adjacent to another census tract or census block group in the zone that has more than twenty percent (20%) of its population below the poverty level according to the most recent federal decennial census.(4) The zone as a whole has more than twenty percent (20%) of its population below the poverty level according to the most recent federal decennial census.(b) Limitation and Designation. - The area of a county that is included in one or more agrarian growth zones shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total area of the county. Upon application of a county, the Secretary of Commerce shall make a written determination whether an area is an agrarian growth zone that satisfies the conditions of subsection (a) of this section. The application shall include all of the information listed in this subsection. A determination under this section is effective until December 31 of the year following the year in which the determination is made. The Department of Commerce shall publish annually a list of all agrarian growth zones with a description of their boundaries.(1) A map showing the census tracts and block groups that would comprise the zone.(2) A detailed description of the boundaries of the area that would comprise the zone.(3) A certification regarding the size of the proposed zone.(4) Detailed census information on the county and the proposed zone.(5) A resolution of the board of county commissioners requesting the designation of the area as an agrarian growth zone.(6) Any other material required by the Secretary of Commerce.(c) Parcel of Property Partially in Agrarian Growth Zone. - For the purposes of this section, a parcel of property that is located partially within an agrarian growth zone is considered entirely within the zone if all of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) At least fifty percent (50%) of the parcel is located within the zone.(2) The parcel was in existence and under common ownership prior to the most recent federal decennial census.(3) The parcel is a portion of land made up of one or more tracts or tax parcels of land that is surrounded by a continuous perimeter boundary.  (2006-252, s. 1.2; 2007-484, s. 33(a); 2007-515, s. 3; 2010-147, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.013 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.013 - Port enhancement zone designation.

 143B-437.013. Port enhancement zone designation.(a) Port Enhancement Zone Defined. - A port enhancement zone is an area that meets all of the following conditions:(1) It is comprised of part or all of one or more contiguous census tracts, census block groups, or both, in the most recent federal decennial census.(2) All of the area is located within 25 miles of a State port and is capable of being used to enhance port operations.(3) Every census tract and census block group that comprises the area has at least eleven percent (11%) of households with incomes of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or less.(b) Limitations and Designation. - The area of a county that is included in one or more port enhancement zones shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total area of the county. Upon application of a county, the Secretary of Commerce shall make a written determination whether an area is a port enhancement zone that satisfies the conditions of subsection (a) of this section. The application shall include all of the information listed in this subsection. A determination under this section is effective until December 31 of the year following the year in which the determination is made. The Department of Commerce shall publish annually a list of all port enhancement zones with a description of their boundaries.(1) A map showing the census tracts and block groups that would comprise the zone.(2) A detailed description of the boundaries of the area that would comprise the zone.(3) A certification regarding the size of the proposed zone.(4) Detailed census information on the county and the proposed zone.(5) A resolution of the board of county commissioners requesting the designation of the area as a port enhancement zone.(6) Any other material required by the Secretary of Commerce.  (2011-302, s. 5; 2012-74, s. 6(a); 2012-187, s. 15.2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.4 - NC Green Business Fund and grant program.

 143B-437.4. NC Green Business Fund and grant program.(a) Fund. - The NC Green Business Fund is established as a special revenue fund in the Department of Commerce, and the Department shall be responsible for administering the Fund.(b) Purposes. - Moneys in the NC Green Business Fund shall be allocated pursuant to this subsection. The Department of Commerce shall make grants from the Fund to private businesses with less than 100 employees, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and State agencies to encourage the expansion of small to medium size businesses with less than 100 employees to help grow a green economy in the State. Moneys in the NC Green Business Fund shall be used for projects that will focus on the following three priority areas listed in this subsection. In selecting between projects that are within a priority area, a project that is located in an Eco-Industrial Park certified under G.S. 143B-437.08 has priority over a comparable project that is not located in a certified Eco-Industrial Park. The priority areas are:(1) To encourage the development of the biofuels industry in the State. The Department of Commerce may make grants available to maximize development, production, distribution, retail infrastructure, and consumer purchase of biofuels in North Carolina, including grants to enhance biofuels workforce development.(2) To encourage the development of the green building industry in the State. The Department of Commerce may make grants available to assist in the development and growth of a market for environmentally conscious and energy efficient green building processes. Grants may support the installation, certification, or distribution of green building materials; energy audits; and marketing and sales of green building technology in North Carolina, including grants to enhance workforce development for green building processes.(3) To attract and leverage private-sector investments and entrepreneurial growth in environmentally conscious clean technology and renewable energy products and businesses, including grants to enhance workforce development in such businesses.(c) Cap and Matching Funds. - The Department of Commerce may set a cap on a grant from the NC Green Business Fund and may require a private business to provide matching funds for a grant from the Fund. A grant to a project located in an Eco-Industrial Park certified under G.S. 143B-437.08 is not subject to a cap or a requirement to provide matching funds.  (2007-323, s. 13.2(a); 2010-147, s. 5.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.5 - Green Business Fund Advisory Committee.

 143B-437.5. Green Business Fund Advisory Committee.The Department of Commerce may establish an advisory committee to assist in the development of the specific selection criteria and the grant-making process of the NC Green Business Fund. (2007-323, s. 13.2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-437.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 10 - Department of Commerce.|§ 143B-437.6 - Agreements required.

 143B-437.6. Agreements required.Funds may be disbursed from the NC Green Business Fund only in accordance with agreements entered into between the Department of Commerce and an eligible grantee. Each agreement must contain the following provisions:(1) A description of the acceptable uses of grant proceeds. The agreement may limit the use of funds to specific purposes or may allow the funds to be used for any lawful purposes.(2) A provision allowing the Department of Commerce to inspect all records of the business that may be used to confirm compliance with the agreement or with the requirements of this Part.(3) A provision establishing the method for determining compliance with the agreement.(4) A provision establishing a schedule for disbursement of funds under the agreement.(5) A provision requiring recapture of grant funds if a grantee subsequently fails to comply with the terms of the agreement.(6) Any other provision the State finds necessary to ensure the proper use of State funds. (2007-323, s. 13.2(a).)