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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0505 - CUSTOM SALE OF TREE SEEDLINGS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Applicants may order tree seedlings prior to the sowing of
					 seed in the nursery. The nursery and tree improvement forester may accept such
					 custom orders. The Nursery and Tree Improvement Forester shall evaluate each
					 request for custom orders, considering the nursery production capacity and
					 capability to fulfill the request. A review of past credit payment records or
					 credit reference shall be conducted prior to executing a custom sales
					 agreement. The Director shall require 50% of the contract price,
					 non-refundable, at the time the custom agreement is executed when he has reason
					 to believe that economic conditions may cause a default in purchase of total
					 contracted number of seedlings.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0507 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0506 - APPLICATION FOR TREE SEEDLINGS OR SEED

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Applicants for forest tree seedlings or seed shall complete
					 a seedling or seed order form or other means developed by the Division. These
					 can be obtained from the department; the division's local offices or from the
					 Division's Webpage. The form includes information concerning species, prices,
					 terms of sale, delivery dates, types of applicant ownership, and uses of
					 trees.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0508 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0507 - PAYMENT FOR TREE SEEDLINGS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
All applications shall include full payment unless the
					 nursery and tree improvement forester has approved the applicant's credit after
					 a review of the applicant's past credit payment record or credit
					 reference.
(1) If the applicant has no
				  record of default or late payment, no deposit shall be required.
(2) If there is a history of late payment of
				  invoices, a 25% deposit of the total sales price shall be required.
(3) If there is a history of non-payment of
				  invoices, credit shall not be approved without a letter of credit from a
				  financial institution and shall require a 50% deposit of the total sales
				  price.
(4) If there is no past
				  payment history a letter of credit from a financial institution shall be
				  required.
The Director shall waive collection of under payments of
					 five dollars ($5.00) or less and refunds of over payments of five dollars
					 ($5.00) or less, unless a refund is requested.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. October 5, 1977;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;
					 August 1, 1988; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0510 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0508 - FORFEITURE OF PAYMENT FOR LATE CANCELLATION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The division must guarantee sales in advance because tree
					 seedling nurseries must cover costs of production from seedling sales.
					 Therefore, any orders cancelled after December 31 for bareroot seedlings and
					 September 1 for container seedlings shall result in forfeiture of total payment
					 by the applicant.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. October 5, 1977;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;
					 August 1, 1998; October 1, 1984; January 15, 1981;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0511 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0509 - DISPOSITION AND PROCESSING OF TREE SEEDLING ORDERS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The Division shall fill all tree seedlings orders as
					 received and shall notify applicants when depleted seedling supply prevents
					 acceptance or completion of their orders.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. March 21, 1980; October 5,
					 1977;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff.
					 August 1, 2002; August 1, 1988; December 1, 1985; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0512 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0510 - AUTHORITY TO PRODUCE CHRISTMAS TREE SPECIES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) The
				  division produces seedlings of Fraser fir and other species suitable as
				  Christmas trees in its nurseries.
(b) The division will sell Fraser fir
				  seedlings to applicants for planting in counties that are ecologically
				  suitable. These counties are: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe,
				  Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon,
				  Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania,
				  Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey.
(c)
				  For experimental planting, the division will sell Fraser fir seedlings to
				  applicants in any county of the state.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. October 5, 1977;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1988;
					 October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0513 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0511 - EXCHANGED AND DISTRIBUTION OF CLONAL MATERIAL

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The division may release clonal material, vegetative
					 cuttings made from any seed orchard or from genetically improved trees, when
					 the Forest Management and Forest Development Section Chief, determines that
					 such release furthers the state's tree improvement program. The following
					 procedures govern release:
(1) Written
				  requests state the intended use of the material.
(2) The person making the request agrees to
				  comply with all quarantine regulations in the shipment of the
				  material.
(3) The person making the
				  request agrees not to release any material to a third person.
(4) Before the release of material, the
				  person requesting material must have an orchard management plan approved by a
				  college of forestry or Division of Forest Resources forest
				  geneticist.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0515 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0512 - STORAGE FEES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) Seedlings - The
				  Director shall charge a storage fee for containerized seedlings stored after
				  December 15th and bareroot seedlings stored after
				  May 15th when storage coolers are at 80% or greater
				  capacity. The storage fee shall be a monthly fee of 1.5%, or a prorata share
				  thereof, of product value as per current published price list, assessed on the
				  value of the seedlings left in storage after the above dates.
(b) Seed - The Director shall charge a
				  storage fee if seeds are stored for a period of longer than 30 days. The
				  storage fee shall be a monthly fee of ten cents ($.10) per pound of seed. The
				  Director shall waive this fee if the seeds are stored for custom seedling
				  production.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff. August
					 1, 2002;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0516 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0500 - FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS › Section 60B .0513 - HUNTING

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Hunting restricted. No person shall hunt any wild bird or
					 wild animal on state nursery property, orchard sites or seed production areas
					 except for:
(1) predator control under
				  the direction of the nursery supervisor or tree improvement supervisor;
				  and
(2) those areas enrolled in
				  game lands.
In those cases where hunting is authorized, firearms shall
					 be restricted to shotguns and archery.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-878(c);
					 143B-10;
Eff. August
					 1, 2002;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0517 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0600 - CUSTOM FORESTRY SERVICES › Section 60B .0601 - DEFINITION OF TERMS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
As used in this Section "custom forestry services" means
					 silvicultural practices designed to enhance forest and wildlife habitat
					 conditions that the Division of Forest Resources (Division
)
performs for a fee.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. October 2, 1978;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;
					 October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0602 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0600 - CUSTOM FORESTRY SERVICES › Section 60B .0602 - APPLICATION FOR SERVICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Persons may apply for custom forestry services directly to
					 local offices of the division.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0603 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0600 - CUSTOM FORESTRY SERVICES › Section 60B .0603 - REPEALED - FEES FOR SERVICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0604 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Repealed Eff. April 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0600 - CUSTOM FORESTRY SERVICES › Section 60B .0604 - CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The Department shall provide services under contracts
					 stipulating fees, performance standards, liability, and cancellation terms.
					 Three types of contractual services exist:
(1) landowner contracts executed when the
				  Department performs services for individual landowners or agencies;
(2) rental contracts executed when the
				  Department rents specialized forestry equipment to contracting firms,
				  companies, or individuals; or
(3)
				  sub-contracting contracts shall be executed when the Department sub-contracts
				  custom services to sub-contractors.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; October 1, 1984;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0605 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0600 - CUSTOM FORESTRY SERVICES › Section 60B .0605 - AUTHORITY TO SUB-CONTRACT CUSTOM SERVICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Custom services shall be sub-contracted to a third person
					 when the Director deems the action in the best interest of the State to promote
					 participation of private enterprise in custom forestry services, to expedite
					 work accomplishment, and to expand the custom forestry services capability of
					 the Division.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 6, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .0606 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0700 - FOREST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM › Section 60B .0701 - ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) The
				  manner and requirements of making application for cost-sharing funds pursuant
				  to the Forest Development Act are as follows:
(1) Any eligible landowner may apply for
				  program cost-sharing funds.
(2)
				  Application may be made by completing the application forms. t A management
				  plan relating to the application shall be on file with the North Carolina
				  Forest Service before the application may be accepted. Applications shall
				  include identifying information from the landowner and consultant, a
				  description of the practices needed, acres needed, practice rate, and applicant
				  signature.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0700 - FOREST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM › Section 60B .0702 - APPROVED PRACTICES AND SUB-PRACTICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The following practices and sub-practices are eligible for
					 cost-share payments:
(1) Site
				  Preparation. Preparation of a site for planting, seeding, or natural
				  regeneration of a commercial forest tree species. Site preparation may be
				  accomplished by the following sub-practices used singularly or in combinations:
(a) Burning. The use of prescribed fire for
				  the purpose of site preparation;
(b) Chopping. The use of a machine-pulled
				  chopper to crush and chop non-merchantable trees, brush, and other debris for
				  the purpose of site preparation;
(c) Discing. The use of a machine-pulled disc
				  to crush and destroy non-merchantable trees, brush, and other debris for the
				  purpose of site preparation;
(d)
				  KG/V-Blade Shear. The use of a sharp-edged, angled blade (KG or V-Blade)
				  mounted on a tractor to shear non-merchantable trees and brush for the purpose
				  of site preparation;
(e) KG and
				  Pile. The use of a sharp-edged, angled blade (called KG-Blade) mounted on a
				  tractor to shear non-merchantable trees and brush for the purpose of site
				  preparation; this sheared material and other debris are pushed into piles or
				  windrows;
(f) Rake & Pile. The
				  use of a toothed, rake-type blade mounted on a tractor to push logging debris,
				  but not roots or soil, into piles or windrows;
(g) Bedding (Single or Double). The use of a
				  bedding plow pulled by a tractor to prepare a bed or ridge for the purpose of
				  site preparation;
(h) V-Blade
				  Bedding. The use of a sharp angled blade (not a KG-Blade) mounted on a tractor
				  to shear non-merchantable trees and brush and a bedding plow pulled by a
				  tractor to prepare a bed or ridge for the purpose of site preparation in a
				  single pass operation;
(i)
				  Furrowing. The use of a plow pulled by a tractor to prepare a shallow trench or
				  furrow to reduce competing vegetation for the purpose of site
				  preparation;
(j) Chemical
				  Control-Site Preparation. The use of aerial or ground chemical applications to
				  reduce competing vegetation for the purpose of site preparation; or
(k) Other. The use of hand tools or other
				  machines to destroy or reduce competing vegetation for the purpose of site
				  preparation.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0801 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms as used in
					 this Section are defined as follows:
(1) "Urban and community forestry" can be
				  defined as the protecting, developing, and managing groups or stands of trees
				  and related plant communities in suburban or metropolitan areas to:
(a) enhance the natural beauty;
(b) help abate city noises;
(c) modify local temperatures;
(d) help reduce air pollution;
(e) provide natural areas for
				  recreation;
(f) provide food,
				  cover, and habitat for wildlife;
(g) help maintain watersheds for quantity
				  production of quality water;
(h)
				  reduce soil erosion and stream sedimentation;
(i) efficiently utilize forest products
				  produced in the urban areas;
(j)
				  provide protection from insects, diseases and other harmful agents;
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0802 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The objective of the urban and community forestry program
					 is to provide technical assistance and services with respect to the protection,
					 improvement, management, establishment and utilization of trees and shrubs in
					 urban areas, communities and open spaces for the improvement of the beauty and
					 livability of the urban environment. This requires that all avenues of
					 assistance be used, including other governmental agencies, industry and the
					 private sector, and that certain limitations be imposed on services
					 offered.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10(j);
Eff. August 8, 1978;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1002 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0803 - ORGANIZATION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) This program is
				  administered by the department's division of forest resources. Personnel
				  administering the program may be contacted at:
(1) P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
(2) Street address: 512 North Salisbury
				  Street
Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0804 - LIMITATION OF SERVICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) The
				  Commissioner or designee may limit services to a designated number of person
				  days per year taking into account factors such as the number and priority of
				  outstanding requests and resource availability.
(b) Certain services shall not be furnished.
				  These are:
(1) acting as legal agent for
				  recipients of program technical services;
(2) providing land or boundary surveys or
				  title search assistance;
(3)
				  performing appraisals involving the sale or exchange of real
				  property;
(4) assistance that
				  exceeds limits established in Paragraph (a) of this Rule; or
(5) enforcing state or local laws and
				  regulations.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0805 - REPEALED - PROCEDURES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10(j);
Eff. August 8, 1978;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1005 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Repealed Eff. April 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0806 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Division of forest resources' personnel will provide
					 technical assistance and services in the following areas:
(1) Planning. Assistance will include
				  conducting street tree inventories and crown analyses as a basis for developing
				  plans for propagation, planting and transplanting, maintenance, protection,
				  removal, and utilization of urban trees. Assistance will also include guidance
				  in development of ordinances and coordination with other agencies or
				  individuals who may contribute to the total effort;
(2) Insect and Disease Management. Detection,
				  evaluation, prevention and/or suppression of insects, diseases and other
				  hazards affecting trees and shrubs in urban areas;
(3) Planting. Selection of species,
				  determinations of spacing and location, and training in methods and techniques
				  of planting and transplanting;
(4)
				  Maintenance and Care. Advice and training in the proper maintenance of trees
				  and shrubs, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, and the use of
				  systemics and growth regulators;
(5) Development of Forest Land. Technical
				  advice for the protection of environment during construction for residential,
				  commercial, industrial, and public use; Advice will include factors affecting
				  woody plants such as drainage patterns, erosion, excavations, fills, and
				  mechanical damage. Assistance will also include recommendations for plantings
				  to minimize erosion, provide noise and wind buffers, provide shade and
				  screening, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve environmental quality by other
				  means;
(6) Sanitation and
				  Utilization. Technical assistance concerning removal of trees, referrals to
				  tree removal services and advice on disposition of the felled trees; Technical
				  assistance will also include advice concerning utilization and marketing of
				  logs, fuelwood chips and other wood and paper waste. Technical advice may also
				  include the effective use of wood material as an energy source.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10(j);
Eff. August 8, 1978;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1006 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0800 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY › Section 60B .0807 - AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL GRANT PROGRAM

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 143B-10(j);
Temporary Rule Eff. May 31, 1991 for a Period of 180 Days to Expire on November
					 27, 1991;
ARRC Objection Lodged June 21, 1991;
Eff.
					 November 1, 1991;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1007 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Expired Eff. October 1, 2015 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0900 - N.C. PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT › Section 60B .0901 - BURNER CERTIFICATION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
The North Carolina Forest Service, shall conduct a
					 Certified Burner program composed of the following:
(1) A candidate shall attend and complete a
				  prescribed burn school consisting of instruction on: The Prescribed Burning
				  Act, weather, fuels, smoke management, firing techniques and planning,
				  executing and mopping up the burn; a field trip to examine burn sites before
				  and after burning; and a written test.
(2) In order to be certified, a candidate,
				  shall conduct a prescribed burn under the observation of a certified burner.
				  The candidate shall submit to NCFS a completed NCFS Certified Burner checkoff
				  sheet with name, address, email address, county, phone number, date and
				  location of prescribed burn school attended, and burn observation. The checkoff
				  sheet shall be signed by a Certified Burner and may be found at
http://ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/pdf/NC_Certified_Burner_Certification_Checkoff_Sheet.pdf
.
(3) Successful candidates shall receive both
				  a numbered certificate and pocket card.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-969;
					 106-1001;
					 106-1011;
Temporary
					 Adoption Eff. January 12, 2000;
Eff. April 1, 2001;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1102 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0900 - N.C. PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT › Section 60B .0902 - FOREST LAND

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G.S. 113 Article 4E and the rules in this Section only
					 apply to the burning of forest lands as defined below. Forest land is land 10%
					 or more stocked with trees, including land which formerly had tree cover that
					 will be reforested. Minimum size for forest land is one acre. Minimum strip
					 width is 120 feet. This act does not apply to brush piles, windrows or land
					 clearing debris.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-969;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10;
Temporary
					 Adoption Eff. January 12, 2000;
Eff. April 1, 2001
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1103 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .0900 - N.C. PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT › Section 60B .0903 - PRESCRIPTION FILING

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Prior to each prescribed burn, the burner must file a copy
					 of the fully completed prescription for that burn with an employee of DFR. This
					 employee shall note the date and time the prescription was received, sign the
					 prescription and forward it to the local DFR district office. DFR shall retain
					 these prescriptions for five years.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-969;
					 106-1001;
					 143B-10;
Temporary
					 Adoption Eff. January 12, 2000;
Eff. April 1, 2001;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1104 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1001 - SCOPE

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(a) This Section coordinates the use of the
				  North Carolina Forest Service's State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and
				  Educational State Forests. In keeping with the North Carolina Forest Service's
				  mission to protect, manage, and promote forest resources for the citizens of
				  North Carolina, each State Forest, State Recreational Forest, and Education
				  State Forest shall have a mission statement and shall be managed
				  sustainably.
(b) All rules of this
				  Section are effective within and upon all State Forests, State Recreational
				  Forests, and Educational State Forests.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1228 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. September 19, 2015;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1003 - PERMITS

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(a) Any violation
				  of a permit constitutes grounds for its revocation by the Department. In case
				  of a permit revocation the permit holder shall forfeit to the Department all
				  monies paid for the permit. Furthermore, the Department shall consider the
				  permit holder, together with the permit holder's agents and employees who
				  violated such terms, jointly and severally liable to the Department for all
				  damages suffered in excess of money so forfeited. However, neither the
				  forfeiture of such money, nor the recovery of such damages, relieves such
				  persons from statutory punishment for any violation of a State Forest, State
				  Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest rule.
(b) Applications for permits shall be
				  submitted to the North Carolina Forest Service's office during business hours.
				  Applications may be found at
https://ncforestservice.gov/
. The
				  permit application shall include the company or organization name, address,
				  contact with title, phone number, email address, description of the activity or
				  the event with the location to be permitted, access areas to be used, timeframe
				  of the activity or event, estimated number of participants, liability
				  insurance, and medical plan. Applications shall be approved by the Forest
				  Supervisor or designee in advance of the act permitted.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1230 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1004 - ROCK OR CLIFF CLIMBING AND RAPPELLING

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A person shall not engage in rock climbing, cliff climbing,
					 or rappelling within the boundaries of a State Forest, State Recreational
					 Forest, or Educational State Forest except at designated areas and only after
					 obtaining a permit.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1231 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1005 - BATHING OR SWIMMING

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(a) A person shall
				  not dive, jump, or slide from any waterfalls or rocks or overhangs into any
				  body of water within any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or
				  Educational State Forest.
(b)
				  Wading, bathing, and swimming is allowed at a person's own risk in any body of
				  water in and upon any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational
				  State Forest, except such activities are prohibited within 300 feet upstream of
				  the top of a waterfall or areas designated as non-swimming.
(c) Public nudity is prohibited in and upon
				  all State Forest, State Recreational Forest, and Educational State Forest lands
				  or waters. This Rule does not apply to the enclosed portions of bathhouses,
				  restrooms, tents, and recreational vehicles.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1232 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1006 - HUNTING

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(a) Hunting in and
				  upon all State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State
				  Forests shall be by permit or license only, or a combination thereof, depending
				  on the requirements of the individual State Forest, State Recreational Forest,
				  or Educational State Forest. Interested parties shall contact the State Forest
				  office, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest in question. The
				  contact and additional information for each State Forest, State Recreational
				  Forest, or Educational State Forest office can be found at
https://www.ncforestservice.gov/
.
(b) A person hunting in and upon State
				  Forests, State Recreational Forests, or Educational State Forests under the
				  Game Lands Program shall first obtain a license from a North Carolina Wildlife
				  Resources Commission designated licensing agent and shall obey all State
				  hunting laws set forth in Chapter 113 of the North Carolina General Statutes
				  and rules in effect for the applicable Game Land, pursuant to
				  15A NCAC
				  10.
(c) For State Forests, State Recreational
				  Forests, and Educational State Forests that are not in the Game Lands Program,
				  hunting shall be allowed only if a person first obtains a permit from the
				  Forest Supervisor's office and complies with all State hunting laws and rules
				  in effect, including Chapter 113 of the North Carolina General Statutes and
				  15A NCAC
				  10.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1233 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1007 - FISHING

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Except in areas designated as non-fishing, a person may
					 fish in any waters in State Forests, State Recreational Forests, or Educational
					 State Forests provided the person obeys all State fishing laws as set forth in
					 Chapter 113 of the North Carolina General Statutes and
					 15A NCAC
					 10.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1234 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1008 - ANIMALS AT LARGE

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(a) No person shall
				  have any dog, cat, or other pet upon a State Forest, State Recreational Forest,
				  or Educational State Forest unless the animal is on a physical leash and under
				  the control of the owner or person possessing the animal.
(b) Hunting dogs used in accordance with
				  North Carolina Wildlife Commission Game Land Rules pertaining to State Forests
				  pursuant to
				  15A NCAC
				  10, shall be exempt from Paragraph (a) of
				  this Rule.
(c) No dog, cat, or
				  other pet shall be allowed to enter any public building on State Forests, State
				  Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest, or designated swimming areas,
				  except service animals for persons with disabilities in accordance with the
				  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Chapter 168 of the North Carolina
				  General Statutes.
(d) Any owned
				  animal or pet causing a threat or nuisance as determined on a case-by-case
				  basis within any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State
				  Forest shall be removed.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1235 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1009 - BOATING

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(a) Except in areas
				  designated as non-boating, boats, canoes, kayaks, and other watercraft,
				  including flotation devices, shall be allowed on the waters of State Forests,
				  State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests, provided they are
				  operated or propelled by means of oars, paddles, or electric trolling
				  motors.
(b) Boats and other
				  watercraft with gas motors attached are prohibited on any waters of State
				  Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests, except for
				  use by rescue squads, diving teams, or similar organizations conducting
				  training or emergency operations or by the Department or the North Carolina
				  Wildlife Resources Commission.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1236 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1010 - CAMPING

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(a) No person shall
				  spend the night or maintain a camp in a State Forest, State Recreational
				  Forest, or Educational State Forest, except in designated areas or under
				  permit.
(b) A person camping in a
				  designated area shall not stay more than one 24-hour period without a valid
				  permit.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1237 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1011 - SPORTS AND GAMES

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No games or athletic contests shall be allowed in a State
					 Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest, except in
					 designated places or under permit.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1238 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1012 - HORSES

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(a) No person shall use, ride, or drive a
				  horse except to, from, or along a designated bridle path, multi-use trail
				  designated for horses, or designated watering point.
(b) Each person bringing a horse in or upon
				  any State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest shall
				  remove from designated parking areas, sidewalks, covered bridges, paved
				  surfaces, and wooden surfaces all residues, including manure, generated by his
				  or her horse.
(c) Anytime a horse
				  is constrained in a State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational
				  State Forest, it shall be done in a manner so as to prevent damage to trees or
				  plants nearby.
(d) Horses shall be
				  steered or led across rivers and streams using preexisting crossings along
				  designated trails.
(e) Horses shall
				  not be allowed to wade in lakes.
(f) A person bringing a horse in or upon any
				  State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest shall
				  possess valid negative Equine Infectious Anemia test, also known as a Coggins
				  test for each horse and make them available for inspection upon request by
				  North Carolina Forest Service employees or employees of the
				  Department.
(g) No horse-drawn
				  carts, carriages, or other apparatus shall be allowed in or upon State Forests,
				  State Recreational Forests, or Educational State Forests except by
				  permit.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1239 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1013 - BICYCLES

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(a) No person shall
				  use or ride a bicycle in or upon State Forest, State Recreational Forest, or
				  Educational State Forest grounds except on a road or trail authorized for
				  public use by motor vehicles or designated as a bike trail or multi-use
				  trail.
(b) Persons riding bicycles
				  shall cross rivers and streams using preexisting crossings along designated
				  trails.
(c) Motorized bicycles or
				  battery assisted bicycles, also known as E-Bikes, are allowed only on motor
				  vehicle roads open to public vehicular traffic and not allowed on bike trails,
				  bridle trails, hiking trails, or multiuse trails.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1240 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1014 - SKATES, BLADES AND BOARDS

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No person shall use or ride roller skates, in-line skates,
					 roller blades, skateboards, or any similar device in or upon any State Forest,
					 State Recreational Forest, or Educational State Forest.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1241 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff. September 1,
					 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1015 - EXPLOSIVES

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No person shall carry or possess any explosives or
					 explosive substances including fireworks in or upon State Forests, State
					 Recreational Forests, or Educational State Forests.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
					 106-887;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from 15A NCAC .1242 Eff. May 1,
					 2012;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 60 - DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES › Subchapter B - DIVISION PROGRAMS › Section .1000 - STATE FORESTS › Section 60B .1016 - REPEALED - FIREARMS

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-22;
					 106-870;
					 106-877;
Eff.
					 November 1, 2009;
Transferred from
					 15A NCAC
					 09C .1243 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Repealed Eff. April 1, 2018.