Article 11.

Building Code Enforcement.

§ 160D-1101.  Definitions.

As used in this Article, the following terms shall have their ordinary meaning and shall also be read to include the following:

(1) Building or buildings. - Includes other structures.

(2) Governing board or board of commissioners. - Includes the Tribal Council of a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(3) Local government. - Includes a federally recognized Indian tribe, and, as to such tribe, includes lands held in trust for the tribe.

(4) Public officer. - Includes the officer or officers who are authorized by regulations adopted hereunder to exercise the powers prescribed by the regulations and by this Article. (2019-111, s. 2.4; 2020-3, s. 4.33(a); 2020-25, s. 51(a), (b), (d).)