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Chapter 147
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Article 1 - Classification and General Provisions.
G.S. 147-1
§ 147-1. Public State officials classified.
G.S. 147-2
§ 147-2. Legislative officers.
G.S. 147-3
§ 147-3. Executive officers.
G.S. 147-4
§ 147-4. Executive officers – election; term; induction into office.
G.S. 147-5
§ 147-5. Executive officers – report to Governor; reports transmitted to General Assembly.
Article 2 - Expenses of State Officers and State Departments.
G.S. 147-6
§ 147-6. Expenses paid by warrants; statements filed.
G.S. 147-7
§ 147-7. Traveling expenses on State's business.
G.S. 147-8
§ 147-8. Mileage allowance to officers or employees using public or private automobiles.
G.S. 147-9
§ 147-9. Unlawful to pay more than allowance.
G.S. 147-9.1
§ 147-9.1. Municipalities and counties exempt.
Article 2A - Annuities and Deferred Compensation for Teachers and State Employees.
G.S. 147-9.2
§ 147-9.2. Definitions.
G.S. 147-9.3
§ 147-9.3. Annuity contracts; salary deductions.
G.S. 147-9.4
§ 147-9.4. Deferred Compensation Plan.
Article 3 - The Governor.
G.S. 147-10
§ 147-10. Governor to reside in Raleigh; mansion and accessories.
G.S. 147-11
§ 147-11. Salary and expense allowance of Governor; allowance to person designated to represent Governor's office.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-11.1
§ 147-11.1. Succession to office of Governor; Acting Governor.
G.S. 147-12
§ 147-12. Powers and duties of Governor.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-13
§ 147-13. May convene Council of State; quorum; journal.
G.S. 147-13.1
§ 147-13.1. Governor's power to consolidate State agencies.
G.S. 147-14
§ 147-14. Appointment of private secretary; official correspondence preserved; books produced before General Assembly.
G.S. 147-15
§ 147-15. Salary of private secretary.
G.S. 147-15.1
§ 147-15.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 11.
G.S. 147-16
§ 147-16. Records kept; certain original applications preserved; notice of commutations.
G.S. 147-16.1
§ 147-16.1. Publication of executive orders.
G.S. 147-16.2
§ 147-16.2. Duration of boards and councils created by executive officials; extensions.
G.S. 147-16.3
§ 147-16.3. Timely nominations if legislative body must confirm.
G.S. 147-17
§ 147-17. May employ counsel in cases wherein State is interested.
G.S. 147-18
§ 147-18. To designate "Indian Day."
G.S. 147-19
§ 147-19. To appoint a day of thanksgiving.
G.S. 147-20
§ 147-20. Repealed by Session Laws 1955, c. 867, s. 13.
G.S. 147-21
§ 147-21. Form and contents of applications for pardon.
G.S. 147-22
§ 147-22. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 309.
G.S. 147-23
§ 147-23. Conditional pardons may be granted.
G.S. 147-24
§ 147-24. Governor's duties when conditions of pardon violated.
G.S. 147-25
§ 147-25. Duty of sheriff and clerk on pardon granted.
G.S. 147-26
§ 147-26. To procure great seal of State; its description.
G.S. 147-27
§ 147-27. Affixing great seal a second time to public papers.
G.S. 147-28
§ 147-28. To procure seals for departments and courts.
G.S. 147-29
§ 147-29. Seal of Department of State described.
G.S. 147-30
§ 147-30. To provide new seals when necessary.
G.S. 147-31
§ 147-31. Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 48, effective July 22, 1983.
G.S. 147-31.1
§ 147-31.1. Office space and expenses for Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor-elect; and other Council of State members-elect.
G.S. 147-32
§ 147-32. Compensation for surviving spouses of Governors.
G.S. 147-33
§ 147-33. Compensation and expenses of Lieutenant Governor.
Article 3A - Emergency War Powers of Governor.
G.S. 147-33.1
§ 147-33.1. Short title.
G.S. 147-33.2
§ 147-33.2. Emergency war powers of the Governor.
G.S. 147-33.3
§ 147-33.3. Orders, rules and regulations.
G.S. 147-33.4
§ 147-33.4. Immunity.
G.S. 147-33.5
§ 147-33.5. Federal action controlling.
G.S. 147-33.6
§ 147-33.6. Construction of Article.
G.S. 147-33.7 through 147-33.11
§§ 147-33.7 through 147-33.11. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 3B - North Carolina Housing Commission.
G.S. 147-33.12 through 147-33.21
§§ 147-33.12 through 147-33.21: Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c. 841, s. 5.
Article 3C - Office of Juvenile Justice.
G.S. 147-33.30 through 147-33.71
§§ 147-33.30 through 147-33.71. Repealed by Session Laws 2000-137, s. 1(a), effective July 20, 2000.
G.S. 147-33.72
§ 147-33.72: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 3D - State Information Technology Services.
G.S. 147-33.72A
§§ 147-33.72A through 147-33.72F: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.72E
§§ 147-33.72A through 147-33.72F: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.72F
§§ 147-33.72A through 147-33.72F: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.72G
§ 147-33.72G: Repealed by Session Laws 2011-266, s. 1.9(a), effective July 1, 2011.
G.S. 147-33.72H
§ 147-33.72H: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015
G.S. 147-33.75
§§ 147-33.75 through 147-33.77: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.76
§§ 147-33.75 through 147-33.77: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.77
§§ 147-33.75 through 147-33.77: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.78
§ 147-33.78: Repealed by Session Laws 2004-129, ss. 4, 5.
G.S. 147-33.79
§ 147-33.79. Repealed by Session Laws 2004-129, ss. 4, 5.
G.S. 147-33.80
§§ 147-33.80 through 147-33.84: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.83
§§ 147-33.80 through 147-33.84: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.84
§§ 147-33.80 through 147-33.84: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.86
§147-33.86: Repealed by Session Laws 2004-129, ss. 17, 18, effective July 1, 2004.
G.S. 147-33.87
§§ 147-33.87 through 147-33.90: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.89
§§ 147-33.87 through 147-33.90: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.90
§§ 147-33.87 through 147-33.90: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.91
§§ 147-33.91 through 147-33.93: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.92
§§ 147-33.91 through 147-33.93: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.93
§§ 147-33.91 through 147-33.93: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.94
§ 147-33.94. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 147-33.95
§§ 147-33.95 through 147-33.103: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.102
§§ 147-33.95 through 147-33.103: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.103
§§ 147-33.95 through 147-33.103: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.104
§ 147-33.104: Repealed by Session Laws 2010-67, s. 1(a)-(d), effective July 1, 2010.
G.S. 147-33.104A
§ 147-33.104A: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.110
§§ 147-33.110 through 147-33.113: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.112
§§ 147-33.110 through 147-33.113: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.113
§§ 147-33.110 through 147-33.113: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.120
§§ 147-33.120 through 147-33.123: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.122
§§ 147-33.120 through 147-33.123: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
G.S. 147-33.123
§§ 147-33.120 through 147-33.123: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 7A.2(a), effective September 18, 2015.
Article 4 - Secretary of State.
G.S. 147-34
§ 147-34. Office and office hours.
G.S. 147-35
§ 147-35. Salary of Secretary of State.
G.S. 147-36
§ 147-36. Duties of Secretary of State.
G.S. 147-36.1
§ 147-36.1. Deputy Secretary of State.
G.S. 147-37
§ 147-37. Secretary of State; fees to be collected.
G.S. 147-38
§ 147-38. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 85, s. 3.
G.S. 147-39
§ 147-39. Custodian of statutes, records, deeds, etc.
G.S. 147-40
§ 147-40. Repealed by Session Laws 1969, c. 1184, s. 8.
G.S. 147-41
§ 147-41. To keep records of oyster grants.
G.S. 147-42
§ 147-42. Binding original statutes, resolutions, and documents.
G.S. 147-43
§ 147-43. Reports of State officers.
G.S. 147-43.1 through 147-43.3
§§ 147-43.1 through 147-43.3: Repealed by Session Laws 1969, c. 1184, s. 8.
G.S. 147-44
§ 147-44. Repealed by Session Laws 1943, c. 48, s. 2.
G.S. 147-45
§ 147-45. Distribution of copies of State publications.
G.S. 147-46
§ 147-46. Repealed by Session Laws 1955, c. 987.
G.S. 147-46.1
§ 147-46.1. Publications furnished State departments, bureaus, institutions and agencies.
G.S. 147-47
§ 147-47. Repealed by Session Laws 1955, c. 748.
G.S. 147-48
§ 147-48. Sale of Laws and Journals.
G.S. 147-49
§ 147-49. Disposition of damaged and unsaleable publications.
G.S. 147-50
§ 147-50. Publications of State officials and department heads furnished to certain institutions, agencies, etc.
G.S. 147-50.1
§ 147-50.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c. 771, s. 1.
G.S. 147-51
§ 147-51. Clerks of superior courts responsible for Appellate Division Reports; lending prohibited.
G.S. 147-52
§ 147-52. Transferred to § 7A-14 by Session Laws 1975, c. 328.
G.S. 147-53
§ 147-53. Superseded by Session Laws 1943, c. 716.
G.S. 147-54
§ 147-54. Printing, distribution and sale of the North Carolina Manual.
G.S. 147-54.1
§ 147-54.1. Division of Publications; duties.
G.S. 147-54.2
§ 147-54.2. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 477, s. 2.
G.S. 147-54.3
§ 147-54.3. Land records management program.
G.S. 147-54.4
§ 147-54.4. Certification of local government property mappers.
G.S. 147-54.5
§ 147-54.5. Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund; administration; limitations on use of the Fund.
G.S. 147-54.6
§ 147-54.6. International relations assistance.
G.S. 147-54.7
§ 147-54.7. Abrogation of offensive geographical place-names.
G.S. 147-54.7A
§ 147-54.7A: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-201, s. 19, effective January 1, 2007.
Article 4A - Constitutional Amendments Publication.
G.S. 147-54.8
§ 147-54.8: Repealed
Modified by:
G.S. 147-54.9
§ 147-54.9: Repealed
Modified by:
G.S. 147-54.10
§ 147-54.10. Constitutional Amendments Publication.
Modified by:
Article 4B - Business License Information Office.
G.S. 147-54.11
§§ 147-54.11 through 147-54.19: Repealed by Session Laws 2004-124, s. 13.9A(a), effective July 1, 2004.
G.S. 147-54.18
§§ 147-54.11 through 147-54.19: Repealed by Session Laws 2004-124, s. 13.9A(a), effective July 1, 2004.
G.S. 147-54.19
§§ 147-54.11 through 147-54.19: Repealed by Session Laws 2004-124, s. 13.9A(a), effective July 1, 2004.
G.S. 147-54.20 through 147-54.30
§§ 147-54.20 through 147-54.30: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 4C - Executive Branch Lobbying.
G.S. 147-54.31
§§ 147-54.31 through 147-54.44: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-201, s. 19, effective January 1, 2007.
G.S. 147-54.43
§§ 147-54.31 through 147-54.44: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-201, s. 19, effective January 1, 2007.
G.S. 147-54.44
§§ 147-54.31 through 147-54.44: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-201, s. 19, effective January 1, 2007.
Article 5 - Auditor.
G.S. 147-55
§ 147-55: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 1.
G.S. 147-56
§ 147-56. Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 1, effective July 22, 1983.
G.S. 147-57
§ 147-57. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 884, s. 12.
G.S. 147-58
§ 147-58. Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 1, effective July 22, 1983.
G.S. 147-59 through 147-61
§§ 147-59 through 147-61. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 302.
G.S. 147-62
§ 147-62: Recodified as § 143-3.3 by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 49.
G.S. 147-63 through 147-64
§§ 147-63, 147-64: Recodified as § 143-3.4 by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, ss. 50, 51.
Article 5A - Auditor.
G.S. 147-64.1
§ 147-64.1. Salary of State Auditor.
G.S. 147-64.2
§ 147-64.2. Legislative policy and intent.
G.S. 147-64.3
§ 147-64.3. Legislative and management control system.
G.S. 147-64.4
§ 147-64.4. Definitions.
G.S. 147-64.5
§ 147-64.5. Cooperation with Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and other governmental bodies.
G.S. 147-64.6
§ 147-64.6. Duties and responsibilities.
G.S. 147-64.6A
§ 147-64.6A: Repealed by Session Laws 2012-142, s. 8.4, effective July 1, 2012.
G.S. 147-64.6B
§ 147-64.6B. Reports of improper governmental activities.
G.S. 147-64.6C
§ 147-64.6C. Cost of audit report published.
G.S. 147-64.6D
§ 147-64.6D. Cost of CPA audit report published.
G.S. 147-64.6J
§ 147-64.6J. Annual performance audit of the Department of Transportation.
G.S. 147-64.7
§ 147-64.7. Authority.
G.S. 147-64.7A
§ 147-64.7A. Obstruction of audit.
G.S. 147-64.7B
§ 147-64.7B. Failure to respond to verification audit.
G.S. 147-64.8
§ 147-64.8. Independence.
G.S. 147-64.9
§ 147-64.9. Rules.
G.S. 147-64.10
§ 147-64.10. Powers of appointment.
G.S. 147-64.11
§ 147-64.11. Review of office.
G.S. 147-64.12
§ 147-64.12. Conflict of interest.
G.S. 147-64.13
§ 147-64.13. Construction.
G.S. 147-64.14
§ 147-64.14. Severability.
Article 6 - Treasurer.
G.S. 147-65
§ 147-65. Salary of State Treasurer.
G.S. 147-66
§ 147-66. Office and office hours.
G.S. 147-67
§ 147-67. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 884, s. 14.
G.S. 147-68
§ 147-68. To receive and disburse moneys; to make reports.
G.S. 147-68.1
§ 147-68.1. Banking operations.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-68.2
§ 147-68.2. Confidentiality of warrants issued by the State.
G.S. 147-69
§ 147-69. Deposits of State funds in banks and savings and loan associations regulated.
G.S. 147-69.1
§ 147-69.1. Investments authorized for General Fund and Highway Funds assets.
G.S. 147-69.2
§ 147-69.2. Investments authorized for special funds held by State Treasurer.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-69.2A
§ 147-69.2A. Investments; special funds held by the State Treasurer.
G.S. 147-69.3
§ 147-69.3. Administration of State Treasurer's investment programs.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-69.3A
§ 147-69.3A. Liability insurance for State Treasurer.
G.S. 147-69.4
§ 147-69.4: Repealed by Session Laws 2010-175, s. 5, effective July 1, 2010.
G.S. 147-69.5
§ 147-69.5. Local Government Law Enforcement Special Separation Allowance Fund.
G.S. 147-69.6
§ 147-69.6. Swain County Settlement Trust Fund.
G.S. 147-69.6A
§ 147-69.6A. (Repealed) Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Trust Fund.
G.S. 147-69.7
§ 147-69.7. Discharge of duties to funds.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-69.8
§ 147-69.8. Annual report on new investment authority.
G.S. 147-69.9
§ 147-69.9. Third-party audit of State Treasurer's investments.
G.S. 147-69.10
§ 147-69.10. Investment policies and performance reviews of Retirement Systems investment programs.
G.S. 147-69.11
§ 147-69.11. Ethics policies.
G.S. 147-69.12
§ 147-69.12. Reporting on the State Treasurer's investment programs.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-70
§ 147-70. To make short-term notes in emergencies.
G.S. 147-71
§ 147-71. May demand and sue for money and property of State.
G.S. 147-72
§ 147-72. Ex officio treasurer of State institutions; duties as such.
G.S. 147-73
§ 147-73. Office of treasurer of each State institution abolished.
G.S. 147-74
§ 147-74. Office of State Treasurer declared office of deposit and disbursement.
G.S. 147-75
§ 147-75. Deputy to act for Treasurer.
G.S. 147-75.1
§ 147-75.1. Criminal record checks for the Department of State Treasurer.
G.S. 147-76
§ 147-76. Bookkeeping.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-76.1
§ 147-76.1. Require deposit into the State treasury of funds received by the State.
G.S. 147-77
§ 147-77. Daily deposit of funds to credit of Treasurer.
G.S. 147-78
§ 147-78. Treasurer to select depositories.
G.S. 147-78.1
§ 147-78.1. Good faith deposits; use of master trust.
G.S. 147-79
§ 147-79. Deposits to be secured; reports of depositories.
G.S. 147-80
§ 147-80. Deposit in other banks unlawful; liability.
G.S. 147-81
§ 147-81. Number of depositories; contract.
G.S. 147-82
§ 147-82. Accounts of funds kept separate.
G.S. 147-83
§ 147-83. Receipts from federal government not affected.
G.S. 147-84
§ 147-84. Refund of excess payments.
G.S. 147-85
§ 147-85. Fiscal year.
G.S. 147-86
§ 147-86. Additional clerical assistance authorized; compensation and duties.
G.S. 147-86.1
§ 147-86.1. Pool account for local government unemployment compensation.
G.S. 147-86.2
§ 147-86.2. Information Technology fees; dispute resolution panel.
Article 6A - Cash Management.
G.S. 147-86.10
§ 147-86.10. Statement of policy.
G.S. 147-86.11
§ 147-86.11. Cash management for the State.
Modified by:
G.S. 147-86.12
§ 147-86.12. Cash management for school administration units.
G.S. 147-86.13
§ 147-86.13. Cash management for community colleges.
G.S. 147-86.14
§ 147-86.14. Cash management for the General Court of Justice.
G.S. 147-86.15
§ 147-86.15. Cash management of the Highway Fund and the Highway Trust Fund.
G.S. 147-86.16 through 147-86.19
§§ 147-86.16 through 147-86.19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 6B - Statewide Accounts Receivable Program.
G.S. 147-86.20
§ 147-86.20. Definitions.
G.S. 147-86.21
§ 147-86.21. State agencies to collect accounts receivable in accordance with statewide policies.
G.S. 147-86.22
§ 147-86.22. Statewide accounts receivable program.
G.S. 147-86.23
§ 147-86.23. Interest and penalties.
G.S. 147-86.24
§ 147-86.24. Debtor information and skip tracing.
G.S. 147-86.25
§ 147-86.25. Setoff debt collection.
G.S. 147-86.26
§ 147-86.26. Reporting requirements.
G.S. 147-86.27
§ 147-86.27. Rules.
Article 6C - Health and Wellness Trust Fund.
Article 6D - Sudan (Darfur) Divestment Act.
G.S. 147-86.41
§ 147-86.41. Repealed by Session Laws 2021-58, s. 1(c), effective June 28, 2021.
G.S. 147-86.49
§ 147-86.49: Repealed by Session Laws 2021-58, s. 1(c), effective June 28, 2021.
Article 6E - Iran Divestment Act.
G.S. 147-86.55
§ 147-86.55. Article title.
G.S. 147-86.56
§ 147-86.56. Findings.
G.S. 147-86.57
§ 147-86.57. Definitions.
G.S. 147-86.58
§ 147-86.58. Prohibitions on State investment.
G.S. 147-86.59
§ 147-86.59: Repealed by Session Laws 2017-193, s. 3.4, effective October 1, 2017.
G.S. 147-86.60
§ 147-86.60. Restrictions on contracts with the State or subdivisions of the State.
G.S. 147-86.61
§ 147-86.61. Exceptions.
G.S. 147-86.62
§ 147-86.62. (Repealed) Report; application.
G.S. 147-86.63
§ 147-86.63. No private right of action.
Article 6F - Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Trust.
G.S. 147-86.70
§ 147-86.70. Policy and definitions.
G.S. 147-86.71
§ 147-86.71. ABLE Program.
G.S. 147-86.72
§ 147-86.72. ABLE Program Board of Trustees.
G.S. 147-86.73
§ 147-86.73. Administration of ABLE Program.
Article 6G - Divestment From Companies Boycotting Israel.
G.S. 147-86.80
§ 147-86.80. Definitions.
G.S. 147-86.81
§ 147-86.81. Prohibitions on State investment.
G.S. 147-86.82
§ 147-86.82. Restrictions on contracts with the State or subdivisions of the State.
G.S. 147-86.83
§ 147-86.83. Exceptions.
G.S. 147-86.84
§ 147-86.84. (Repealed) Reporting.
Article 7 - Secretary of Revenue.
G.S. 147-87
§ 147-87. Secretary of Revenue; appointment; salary.
G.S. 147-88
§ 147-88: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 10, s. 3.
Article 8 - District Attorneys.
G.S. 147-89
§ 147-89. To prosecute cases removed to federal courts.
G.S. 147-90
§ 147-90. Investigations of uses of deadly force.