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NC Gen Stat § 75D-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75D - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations|§ 75D-14 - Release of lien notice.

 75D-14. Release of lien notice.The Attorney General filing the RICO lien notice, or the court for good cause shown at anytime, may release in whole or in part any RICO lien notice or may release any specific property or beneficial interest from the RICO lien notice upon such terms and conditions as he may determine. Any release of a RICO lien notice executed by the Attorney General or ordered by the court may be filed in the official records of any county. No charge or fee shall be imposed for the filing of any release of a RICO lien notice. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 999, s. 1; 1989, c. 489, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-1 - Definitions.

 75E-1. Definitions.The following words and phrases as used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) "Acquiring person statement" has the same meaning as G.S. 55-9A-02.(2) "Business combination" has the same meaning as G.S. 55-9-01(b)(1).(3) "Control share acquisition" has the same meaning as G.S. 55-9A-01(b)(3).(4) "Person" includes "entity" (as that term is defined in G.S. 55-1-40(9)), "individual" (as that term is defined in G.S. 55-1-40(13)) and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, "other entity" (as that term is defined in G.S. 55-9-01(b)(6)). (1991, c. 440; 1993, c. 553, s. 25.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-2 - Unlawful activities in connection with business combinations and control share acquisitions.

 75E-2. Unlawful activities in connection with business combinations and control share acquisitions.It shall be unlawful for any person:(1) To consummate any business combination in violation of Article 9 of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes.(2) To make a control share acquisition without complying with the provisions of Article 9A of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes.(3) To make any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading, or to engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative acts or practices, in connection with: (i) the application of Article 9 of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes to any business combination or to the acquisition of beneficial ownership, directly or indirectly, of more than twenty percent (20%) of the voting shares of a corporation within the meaning of Article 9; or (ii) the application of Article 9A of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes to any control share acquisition.(4) To willfully and knowingly aid or abet any other person to engage in conduct which is prohibited by this Chapter. (1991, c. 440.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-3 - Investigative and regulatory powers of the Attorney General.

 75E-3. Investigative and regulatory powers of the Attorney General.The Attorney General may conduct such investigations as the Attorney General deems necessary to determine compliance by all persons or entities with the provisions of Articles 9 and 9A of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes; and the Attorney General may exempt from the provisions of Article 9 of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes any business combination that is solely an internal corporate restructuring which does not effect any material change in the ultimate ownership of the corporation and does not affect the ongoing applicability of that Article to the corporation or any other entity. In performing any such investigations, the Attorney General shall have all the powers given him by G.S. 75-10. The provisions of G.S. 75-11 and G.S. 75-12 shall apply to this Chapter. (1991, c. 440, s. 1; 1998-217, s. 24.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-4 - Enforcement.

 75E-4. Enforcement.The Attorney General may institute a civil action to prevent or restrain violations of G.S. 75E-2.A person injured by a violation of G.S. 75E-2 may maintain an action for damages or for an injunction or both against any person who has committed the violation. The holders of the voting shares of a corporation that is the subject of a proposed business combination that is to be consummated in violation of G.S. 75E-2 shall, for purposes of the previous sentence, be deemed to be injured by such violation, notwithstanding the fact that such business combination has not been consummated.In a proceeding under this section, the court shall determine whether a violation has been committed and enter any judgment or decree necessary to remove the effects of any violation it finds and to prevent continuation or renewal of the violation in the future.If an application for an injunction is granted, after due notice to all parties, and a hearing thereon, the complainant (including, without limiting the generality hereof, the Attorney General) may be awarded costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.In an action for damages, if the defendant is found to have willfully violated G.S. 75E-2, the person injured may be awarded up to three times the amount of actual damages which result from the violation, with costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. (1991, c. 440.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-5 - Civil penalties.

 75E-5. Civil penalties.In any suit instituted by the Attorney General in which the defendant is found to have violated G.S. 75E-2, the court may, in its discretion, impose a civil penalty against the defendant of not more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each violation; provided that, if the court shall determine that such violation was willful, it may in its discretion treble such penalty; provided, further, that in either of the foregoing circumstances, the court may in its discretion award to the Attorney General costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. The clear proceeds of any penalty assessed pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (1991, c. 440, s. 1; 1998-215, s. 105.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-6 - Remedies cumulative.

 75E-6. Remedies cumulative.The remedies provided in this Chapter are cumulative. (1991, c. 440.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-7 - Chapter not exclusive.

 75E-7. Chapter not exclusive.This Chapter shall not be deemed to supersede, restrict, or otherwise limit any other applicable laws of this State. (1991, c. 440.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-8 - Designation of Secretary of State for service.

 75E-8. Designation of Secretary of State for service.Every nonresident person who is or is about to become the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than twenty percent (20%) of the voting shares of a corporation within the meaning of Article 9 of Chapter 55 or to make a control share acquisition, except a foreign corporation which has appointed and keeps a resident agent in this State, shall be deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as its agent upon whom may be served any lawful process, authorized by this Chapter with the same effect as though served upon the person personally.Service of process pursuant to this section shall be accomplished by leaving a copy of the process in the office of the Secretary of State, but it shall not be effective unless notice of the service and a copy of the process is sent by certified or registered mail to the nonresident person served, at such person's last known address. (1991, c. 440.)
NC Gen Stat § 75E-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 75E - Unlawful Activities in Connection With Certain Corporate Transactions|§ 75E-9 - Validity; saving clause.

 75E-9. Validity; saving clause.In the event any provision or application of this Chapter shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, such holding shall not affect the legality or validity of any other provision or application thereof. (1991, c. 440.)
NC Gen Stat § 81-1 through 81-82 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 81 - Weights and Measures|§ 81-1 through 81-82 - Recodified as §§ 81A-1 to 81A-88.

 81-1 through 81-82: Recodified as 81A-1 to 81A-88.
NC Gen Stat § 83-1 through 83-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83 - Architects|§ 83-1 through 83-15 - Recodified as §§ 83A-1 to 83A-17.

 83-1 through 83-15. Recodified as 83A-1 to 83A-17.
NC Gen Stat § 83A-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-2 - North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers; creation; appointment, terms and oath of members; vacancies; officers; bond of treasurer; notice of meetings; quorum.

 83A-2. North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers; creation; appointment, terms and oath of members; vacancies; officers; bond of treasurer; notice of meetings; quorum.(a) Powers; Duties. - The North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers shall have the power and responsibility to administer the provisions of this Chapter in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.(b) Composition. - The Board shall consist of 10 members appointed by the Governor, as follows:(1) Five of the members of the Board shall be licensed architects appointed for five-year terms. The terms shall be staggered so that the term of one architect member expires each year. No architect member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms.(2) Three of the members of the Board shall be registered interior designers appointed for five-year terms. The terms shall be staggered so that the term of one registered interior designer member expires each year. No registered interior designer member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms.(3) Two of the members of the Board shall be persons who are not licensed architects or registered interior designers, and who represent the interest of the public at large. The public members shall have full voting powers and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b1) Oath. - Each Board member shall file with the Secretary of State an oath faithfully to perform duties as a member of the Board, and to uphold the Constitution of North Carolina and the Constitution of the United States.(b2) Vacancies. - If a vacancy occurs during a term, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy on the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term.(c) Officers; Meetings; Quorum. - Officers of the Board shall include a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer elected at the annual meeting for terms of one year. The treasurer shall give bond in such sum as the Board shall determine, with such security as shall be approved by the Board, said bond to be conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the faithful accounting of all moneys and other property as shall come into his hands. Notice of the annual meeting, and the time and place of the annual meeting shall be given each member by letter at least 10 days prior to such meeting and public notice of annual meetings shall be published at least for two weeks preceding such meetings on the website of the Board. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.  (1915, c. 270, ss. 1, 2; C.S., ss. 4986-4988, 4990; 1957, c. 794, ss. 3, 4, 6; 1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2020-74, s. 29(a); 2021-81, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 83A-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-3 - Expenses of Board members; Board finances.

 83A-3. Expenses of Board members; Board finances.(a) Each member of the Board shall be entitled to receive travel and expense reimbursement as authorized by G.S. 93B-5 for similar boards.(b) All funds received by the Board under the provisions of this Chapter shall be deposited by the treasurer or such other officer or staff employee as the Board may designate in such depository and under such security as the Board may direct. All expenses incurred by the Board shall be paid out of funds derived from examination, licensing, renewal or other fees herein provided and shall be paid by the treasurer upon vouchers drawn by the secretary and approved by the president. The Board shall have the power to determine necessary expenses, and to fix the compensation for board employees and for professional services. The State of North Carolina shall not be liable for the compensation of any Board members or officers. Payment of expenses and salaries pursuant to administration of this Chapter may not exceed available funds of the Board. All Board receipts and disbursements shall be subject to audit and accounting procedures established by the State for similar boards.(c) 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 approval of the Governor and the Council of State. Collateral pledged by the Board for an encumbrance shall be limited to the assets, income, and revenues of the Board.  (1915, c. 270, s. 6; C.S., s. 4994; 1957, c. 794, s. 9; 1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2013-410, s. 31.)
NC Gen Stat § 83A-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-4 - Fees.

 83A-4. Fees.(a) All fees and charges by the Board shall be established by Board rule subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.(b) Fees set by the Board shall not exceed the following amounts:Initial Application for Licensure to Practice Architecture by Exam  Individual  $100.00  Firm  $150.00  Annual License to Practice Architecture Renewal  Individual  $150.00  Firm  $200.00  Late Renewal Penalty for Individual Architects and Firms  Up-to-30 days  $100.00  30 days to 1 year  $100.00  Reciprocal License  $300.00  Reinstatement of Expired License  Architect  $500.00  Firm  $500.00  Initial Application for Registration to Practice Interior Design  Individual  $100.00  Firm  $150.00  Annual Registration to Practice Interior Design Renewal  Individual  $150.00  Firm  $200.00  Late Renewal Penalty for Interior Designers and Interior Design Firms  Up-to-30 days  $100.00  30 days to 1 year  $100.00  Reciprocal Registration  $300.00  Reinstatement of Expired Registration  Interior Designer  $500.00  Interior Design Firm  $500.00  The above fees are provided in addition to any other fees prescribed by law. Reasonable fees for examination materials, certificates, rosters and other published materials shall be established by the Board, but the Board shall not collect any fees not authorized by this Chapter.  (1915, c. 270, ss. 3, 6; 1919, c. 336, ss. 1, 2; C.S., ss. 4992, 4994, 4995; 1951, c. 1130, s. 2; 1957, c. 794, ss. 7, 9, 10; 1971, c. 1231, s. 1; 1979, c. 871, s. 1; 1985, c. 364; 2021-81, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 83A-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-5 - Board records; rosters; seal.

 83A-5. Board records; rosters; seal.(a) The Board shall maintain records of board meetings, of applications for individual or firm registration and the action taken thereon, of the results of examinations, of all disciplinary proceedings, and of such other information as deemed necessary by the Board or required by the Administrative Procedure Act or other provisions of the General Statutes.(b) A complete roster showing the name and last known address of all resident and nonresident architects and architectural firms holding current licenses and interior designers holding current registrations from the Board shall be maintained and published by the Board, and shall include each registrant's authorization or registration number. Copies of the roster shall be filed with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, and may be made available on the Web site of the Board.(c) The Board shall adopt a seal containing the name of the Board for use on its official records and reports.  (1915, c. 270, ss. 1, 5; C.S., ss. 4989, 4991; 1957, c. 794, s. 5; 1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2020-74, s. 29(b); 2021-81, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 83A-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-6 - Board rules; bylaws; standards of professional conduct.

 83A-6. Board rules; bylaws; standards of professional conduct.(a) The Board shall have the power to adopt bylaws, rules, and standards of professional conduct to carry out the purposes of this Chapter, including, but not limited to:(1) The adoption of bylaws governing its meetings and proceedings.(2) The establishment of qualification requirements for admission to examinations, and for individual or firm licensure and individual or firm registration as provided in G.S. 83A-7 and G.S. 83A-8.(3) The establishment of the types and contents of examinations, their conduct, and the minimum scores or other criteria for passing such examinations.(4) The adoption of mandatory standards of professional conduct concerning misrepresentations, conflicts of interest, incompetence, disability, violations of law, dishonest conduct, or other unprofessional conduct for those persons or corporations regulated by this Chapter, which standards shall be enforceable under the disciplinary procedures of the Board.(5) The establishment or approval of requirements for renewal of licenses and registrations designed to promote the continued professional development and competence of licensees and registered interior designers. Such requirements shall be designed solely to improve the professional knowledge and skills of a licensee or a registered interior designer directly related to the current and emerging bodies of knowledge and skills of the licensee's or registered interior designer's profession.When necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, the Board shall require such evidence as it deems necessary to establish the continuing competency of architects and interior designers as a condition of renewal of licenses and registrations.(b) The Board shall not adopt any rule or regulation which prohibits advertising.(c) The adoption, amendment or revocation of rules, regulations, and standards of professional conduct, and the publication and distribution of the same shall be subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.(d) In reviewing disciplinary actions and continuing education decisions, the Board shall be organized into committees, and by rules, shall list the responsibilities of an architect committee, an interior design committee, and a continuing professional education (CE) committee. The president of the Board shall appoint the chairs and members of each committee.  (1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2021-81, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 83A-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-8 - Qualification for firm practice.

 83A-8. Qualification for firm practice.(a) Any architectural firm desiring to practice architecture in this State shall file a firm application on forms provided by the Board, accompanied by the required application fee. To be eligible for a firm certificate to practice architecture, the firm must meet all requirements of the Professional Corporation Act.(b) Architectural firms from other states may be granted firm certificates to practice architecture in this State upon filing application with the Board and satisfying the Board that they meet the requirements of subsection (a) above. Those firms shall designate the individual or individuals licensed to practice architecture in this State who shall be in responsible control of all architectural work offered or performed by that firm in this State. Those firms shall notify the Board of changes in such designation.(b1) Any interior design firm desiring to practice interior design in this State shall file a firm application on forms provided by the Board, accompanied by the required application fee. To be eligible for a firm registration, the firm must meet all requirements of the Business Corporation Act.(b2) Interior design firms from other states may be granted firm registration for practice of interior design in this State upon filing an application with the Board and satisfying the Board that they meet the requirements of subsection (b1) of this section. Those firms shall designate the individual or individuals registered to practice interior design in this State who shall be in responsible control of all interior design work offered or performed by that firm in this State. Those firms shall notify the Board of changes in such designation.(c) All firms holding firm certificates of licensure to practice architecture or certificates of registration to practice interior design from the Board shall be subject to the applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Board, and to all the disciplinary powers applicable to individual licensees or registered interior designers who are officers or employees of the firm. Firms may perform no acts or things forbidden to officers or employees as licensees or registered interior designers.  (1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2021-81, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 83A-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers|§ 83A-9 - Partnership practice.

 83A-9. Partnership practice.This Chapter neither prevents practice of architecture or interior design as defined in this Chapter by a partnership nor requires partnership seals or certificates of practice provided that the members of the partnership are duly licensed to practice architecture or are registered interior designers for any partnership that wishes to hold itself out as a registered interior design entity, and, provided that the partnership files with the Board and keeps current a list of the partners, their license identifications, and the types of services offered by the partnership.  (1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2021-81, s. 1.)