<div class="chunk-title">PART I - SESSION LAWS<sup>[1]</sup></div>
<div class="chunk-content"><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA<br>SESSION 2011</span>
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">SESSION LAW 2012-111<br>HOUSE BILL 1122</span>
            
         </p><p class="hg0">
            AN ACT TO VALIDATE CERTAIN LEVIES AND COLLECTION OF FIRE DISTRICT TAXES IN MARTIN
            COUNTY AND TO ALLOW MARTIN COUNTY TO ABOLISH BY RESOLUTION ITS CHAPTER 69 FIRE PROTECTION
            DISTRICTS UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICTS UNDER CHAPTER 153A
            OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.
            
         </p><p class="b0">
            The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 1.</span> All collections of fire protection district revenues under Article 3A of Chapter
            69 of the General Statutes by Martin County since 1956 are valid and lawful, without
            regard to which fire protection district (and corresponding fire tax rate) those revenues
            were collected from, and without regard to which fire department those revenues were
            allocated.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 2.</span> Subject to the provisions of G.S. 105-378, the levies of fire protection district
            taxes by Martin County since 1956 that remain uncollected are valid and lawful, and
            the lien for such taxes remains, without regard to which fire protection district
            (and corresponding fire tax rate) those levies attached, and without regard to which
            fire department revenues (when collected) are to be allocated.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 3.</span> Pending action by Martin County to establish fire protection service districts under
            Part 1 of<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH16OFMIPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> Article 16</a> of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes, the boundaries of the fire protection districts
            in Martin County under Article 3A of Chapter 69 of the General Statutes are as defined
            by a district map prepared to delineate revised district boundaries and approved prior
            to July 1, 2012, by the Board of Commissioners of Martin County.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 4.</span> Upon establishment of fire protection service districts in Martin County under Part
            1 of<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH16OFMIPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> Article 16</a> of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes with a limitation on the maximum rate under
            G.S. 153A-309.2, the Board of Commissioners of Martin County by resolution may abolish
            the corresponding fire protection districts in Martin County under Article 3A of Chapter
            69 of the General Statutes as of the effective date of the creation of the new districts.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 5.</span> This act is effective when it becomes law.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 28th day of June, 2012.
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA<br>SESSION 2007</span>
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">SESSION LAW 2008-50<br>HOUSE BILL 2464</span>
            
         </p><p class="hg0">
            AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HUNTING FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN MARTIN COUNTY.
            
         </p><p class="b0">
            The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
            
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            <span class="bold">SECTION 1.</span> The following acts are repealed:
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (1)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Chapter 257 of the 1973 Session Laws, as amended by Chapter 89 of the 1977 Session
               Laws;
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (2)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Chapter 1002 of the 1973 Session Laws;
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (3)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Chapter 1154 of the 1979 Session Laws; and
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (4)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Section 1 of Chapter 810 of the 1989 Session Laws.
               
            </p>
            		
            
         <p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 2.</span> It is unlawful to hunt with or discharge a firearm on, from, or across the right-of-way
            of any highway or public road.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 3.</span> It is unlawful to possess a loaded firearm outside the passenger compartment of a
            vehicle while on the roadway or highway right-of-way, unless the person is the owner
            or lessee of the land abutting the right-of-way or has on his person the written permission
            of the owner or lessee of the land abutting the right-of-way to hunt on the land,
            dated within the last 12 months, or the person has a concealed carry permit and is
            only carrying a loaded, concealed weapon.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 4.</span> Violation of this act is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 5.</span> This act is enforceable by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission,
            by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by peace officers with general subject matter
            jurisdiction.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">
               <a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH6BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271">SECTION 6</a>.</span> This act applies only to Martin County.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">
               <a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH7BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271">SECTION 7</a>.</span> This act becomes effective October 1, 2008, and applies to offenses occurring on
            or after that date.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 3rd day of July, 2008.
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA<br>SESSION 2005</span>
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">SESSION LAW 2006-127<br>HOUSE BILL 350</span>
            
         </p><p class="hg0">
            AN ACT To Authorize Martin County To Levy An Additional Three Percent Room Occupancy
            And Tourism Development Tax And To Make Other Administrative Changes.
            
         </p><p class="b0">
            The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 1.</span> S.L. 1991-80 reads as rewritten:
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               "<span class="bold">Section 1.</span> Occupancy Tax.- (a) Authorization and
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  scope.
                  </span>
               Scope. -
               </span>
            The Martin County Board of Commissioners may
            <span class="ulstrike">
               by resolution, after not less than 10 days' public notice and after a public hearing
               held pursuant thereto,
               </span>
            levy a room occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) of the gross receipts derived
            from the rental of any room, lodging, or similar accommodation furnished by a hotel,
            motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place within the county that is subject to sales
            tax imposed by the State under G.S. 105-164.4(a)(3). This tax is in addition to any
            State or local sales tax. This tax does not apply to accommodations furnished by nonprofit
            charitable, educational, or religious organizations,
            <span class="ulsingle">
               when furnished in furtherance of their nonprofit purpose,
               </span>
            by summer camps, or by businesses that offer to rent no more than five units.
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (a1)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Authorization of Additional Tax. - In addition to the tax authorized by subsection
               (a) of this section, the Martin County Board of Commissioners may levy an additional
               room occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) of the gross receipts derived from
               the rental of accommodations taxable under subsection (a) of this section. The levy,
               collection, administration, and repeal of the tax authorized by this subsection must
               be in accordance with the provisions of this section. Martin County may not levy a
               tax under this subsection unless it also levies the tax authorized under subsection
               (a) of this section.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  (b)
                  </span>
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  Collection. Every operator of a business subject to the tax levied under this section
                  shall, on and after the effective date of the levy of the tax, collect the tax. This
                  tax shall be collected as part of the charge for furnishing a taxable accommodation.
                  The tax shall be stated and charged separately from the sales records, and shall be
                  paid by the purchaser to the operator of the business as trustee for and on account
                  of the county. The tax shall be added to the sales price and shall be passed on to
                  the purchaser instead of being borne by the operator of the business. The county shall
                  design, print, and furnish to all appropriate businesses and persons in the county
                  the necessary forms for filing returns and instructions to ensure the full collection
                  of the tax.
                  </span>
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (c)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Administration.
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  The county shall administer a tax levied under this section. A tax levied under this
                  section is due and payable to the county finance officer in monthly installments on
                  or before the fifteenth day of the month following the month in which the tax accrues.
                  Every person, firm, corporation, or association liable for the tax shall, on or before
                  the fifteenth day of each month, prepare and render a return on a form prescribed
                  by the county. The return shall state the total gross receipts derived in the preceding
                  month from rentals upon which the tax is levied.
                  </span>
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  A return filed with the county finance officer under this section is not a public
                  record as defined by G.S. 132-1 and may not be disclosed except as required by law.
                  </span>
               - A tax levied under this section shall be levied, administered, collected, and repealed
               as provided in G.S. 153A-155. The penalties provided in G.S. 153A-155 apply to a tax
               levied under this section.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulstrike">
               (d)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulstrike">
               Penalties. A person, firm, corporation, or association who fails or refuses to file
               the return required by this section shall be subject to and pay a penalty of ten dollars
               ($10.00) for each day's omission. In case of failure or refusal to file the return
               or pay the tax for a period of 30 days after the time required for filing the return
               or for paying the tax, there shall be an additional tax, as a penalty, of five percent
               (5%) of the tax due in addition to any other penalty, with an additional tax of five
               percent (5%) for each additional month or fraction thereof until the tax is paid.
               The board of commissioners may, for good cause shown, compromise or forgive the additional
               tax penalties imposed by this subsection.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Any person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade a tax imposed under this
               section or who willfully fails to pay the tax or make and file a return shall, in
               addition to all other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall
               be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), imprisonment
               not to exceed six months, or both.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (e)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Distribution and
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  use
                  </span>
               Use
               </span>
            of
            <span class="ulstrike">
               tax revenue.
               </span>
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Tax Revenue. -
               </span>
            Martin County shall, on a
            <span class="ulstrike">
               monthly
               </span>
            <span class="ulsingle">
               quarterly
               </span>
            basis, remit the net proceeds of the occupancy tax to the Martin County
            <span class="ulstrike">
               Travel and
               </span>
            Tourism
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Development
               </span>
            Authority.
            <span class="ulstrike">
               The Authority may spend funds remitted to it under this subsection only to further
               the development of travel and tourism and cultural, recreational, and historic activities
               in Martin County through advertising and promotion, to sponsor tourist-oriented events
               and activities in Martin County, and to finance tourist-related capital activities
               and projects in Martin County. As used in this subsection, "net proceeds" means gross
               </span>
            <span class="ulsingle">
               The Authority shall use at least two-thirds of the funds remitted to it under this
               subsection to promote travel and tourism in Martin County and shall use the remainder
               for tourism-related expenditures.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               The following definitions apply in this act:
               </span>
            
            <p class="incr1">
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  (1)
                  </span>
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  Net proceeds. - Gross
                  </span>
               proceeds less the cost to the county of administering and collecting the
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  tax, which may
                  </span>
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  tax, as determined by the finance officer,
                  </span>
               not
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  to
                  </span>
               exceed three percent (3%) of the
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  first five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) of
                  </span>
               gross
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  proceeds.
                  </span>
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  proceeds collected each year and one percent (1%) of the remaining gross receipts
                  collected each year.
                  </span>
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  (2)
                  </span>
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  Promote travel and tourism. - To advertise or market an area or activity, publish
                  and distribute pamphlets and other materials, conduct market research, or engage in
                  similar promotional activities that attract tourists or business travelers to the
                  area. The term includes administrative expenses incurred in engaging in the listed
                  activities.
                  </span>
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  (3)
                  </span>
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  Tourism-related expenditures. - Expenditures that, in the judgment of the Tourism
                  Development Authority, are designed to increase the use of lodging facilities, meeting
                  facilities, or convention facilities in a county or to attract tourists or business
                  travelers to the county. The term includes tourism-related capital expenditures.
                  </span>
               
            </p>
            		
            
         <p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulstrike">
               (f)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Effective date of levy. A tax levied under this section shall become effective on
               the date specified in the resolution levying the tax. That date must be the first
               day of a calendar month, however, and may not be earlier than the first day of the
               second month after the date the resolution is adopted.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (g)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Repeal. A tax levied under this section may be repealed by a resolution adopted by
               the Martin County Board of Commissioners. Repeal of a tax levied under this section
               shall become effective on the first day of a month and may not become effective until
               the end of the fiscal year in which the repeal resolution was adopted. Repeal of a
               tax levied under this section does not affect a liability for a tax that was attached
               before the effective date of the repeal, nor does it affect a right to a refund of
               a tax that accrued before the effective date of the repeal.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               "<span class="bold">Sec. 2.</span> Martin County
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  Travel and
                  </span>
               Tourism
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  Development
                  </span>
               Authority.
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  -
                  </span>
               (a) Appointment and
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  membership.
                  </span>
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  Membership. -
                  </span>
               When the board of commissioners adopts a resolution levying a room occupancy tax under
               this act, it shall also adopt a resolution creating the Martin County
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  Travel and
                  </span>
               Tourism
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  Development
                  </span>
               Authority, which shall be a public authority under the Local Government Budget and
               Fiscal Control Act. The resolution shall provide that the Authority shall be composed
               of the following 12 members:
               </span>
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (1)
               
            </p>
            		
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               A Martin County Commissioner appointed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners.
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (2)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Two owners or operators of restaurants, motels, hotels, or other taxable accommodations
               in Martin County that have at least five units, nominated by representatives of this
               industry, both to be appointed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners.
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (3)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               One member selected by the Martin County Chamber of Commerce to be appointed by the
               Martin County Board of Commissioners.
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (4)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               One member appointed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners selected from the
               Martin County Economic Development Commission.
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (5)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Five members, one appointed by each member of the Martin County Board of Commissioners.
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (6)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               One member appointed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners selected from the
               Martin County Historical Society.
               
            </p>
            		
            
            <p class="incr1">
               (7)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               One member appointed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners selected from the
               Robersonville Downtown Merchants Association.
               
            </p>
            		
            
         <p class="p0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               The appointees shall be made from throughout the County by the Martin County Board
               of Commissioners.
               </span>
            <span class="ulsingle">
               At least one-third of the members must be individuals affiliated with businesses that
               collect the tax in the county and at least one-half of the members must be individuals
               currently active in the promotion of travel and tourism in the county.
               </span>
            All members of the Authority shall serve without compensation. Vacancies shall be
            filled in the same manner as original appointments. Members appointed to fill vacancies
            shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Authority shall elect each
            year from its membership a Chair. No member may serve as Chair more than two one-year
            terms in succession. The Authority shall meet at the call of the Chair or of any three
            members and shall adopt rules of procedure to govern its meetings. The Finance Officer
            for Martin County shall be the ex officio finance officer of the Authority.
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (b)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            Terms of office.
            <span class="ulsingle">
               -
               </span>
            Members of the Authority shall serve three-year terms except that the Martin County
            Commissioner appointed pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) shall be appointed yearly by
            the chairman of the board of commissioners and initial appointees shall serve the
            following terms:
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (1)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            The Martin County Commissioner appointed pursuant to subdivision (a)(1): one year.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (2)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            One representative of the motel and restaurant industry appointed pursuant to subdivision
            (a)(2): one year.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (3)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            One representative of the motel and restaurant industry appointed pursuant to subdivision
            (a)(2): three years.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (4)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            The representative of the Martin County Chamber of Commerce appointed pursuant to
            subdivision (a)(3): three years.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (5)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            The representative of the Martin County Economic Development Commission appointed
            pursuant to subdivision (a)(4): two years.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (6)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            Three members appointed by Martin County Commissioners pursuant to subdivision (a)(5):
            one year.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (7)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            Two representatives appointed by Martin County Commissioners pursuant to subdivision
            (a)(5): three years.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (8)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            The representative of the Martin County Historical Society appointed pursuant to subdivision
            (a)(6): two years.
            
         </p><p class="incr1">
            (9)
            
         </p><p class="content2">
            The representative of the Robersonville Downtown Merchants Association appointed pursuant
            to subdivision (a)(7): three years.
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (c)]Limitation on terms. - No member of the Authority shall serve more than two consecutive
               three-year terms.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1"><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (d)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  Powers and duties. The Authority may contract with any person, firm, or agency to
                  assist it in carrying out the purposes for which the tax proceeds levied by this act
                  may be expended.
                  </span>
               </span>
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Duties. - The Authority shall expend the net proceeds of the tax levied under this
               act for the purposes provided in this act. The Authority shall promote travel, tourism,
               and conventions in the county, sponsor tourist-related events and activities in the
               county, and finance tourist-related capital projects in the county.
               </span>
            The board of county commissioners may from time to time determine an appropriate percentage
            not to exceed five percent (5%) of net proceeds that may be expended for administrative
            services.
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               (e)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Reports.
               <span class="ulsingle">
                  -
                  </span>
               The Authority shall report quarterly and at the close of the fiscal year to the board
               of commissioners on its receipts and expenditures for the preceding quarter and for
               the year in such detail as the board may require.
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  (f)
                  </span>
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               <span class="ulstrike">
                  Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, the board of commissioners may abolish
                  the Martin County Travel and Tourism Authority and itself function and carry out the
                  duties of the Authority provided in this act.
                  </span>
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            "<span class="bold">Sec. 3.</span> This act is effective upon ratification."
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 2.</span> G.S. 153A-155(g) reads as rewritten:
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            <span class="ulsingle">
               "(g)
               </span>
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            This section applies only to Alleghany, Anson, Brunswick, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Camden,
            Carteret, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davie, Duplin, Durham, Franklin, Granville,
            Halifax, Madison,
            <span class="ulsingle">
               Martin,
               </span>
            Montgomery, Nash, New Hanover, Pasquotank, Pender, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham,
            Rowan, Scotland, Stanly, Transylvania, Tyrrell, Vance, and Washington Counties, to
            Watauga County District U, and to the Township of Averasboro in Harnett County."
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">SECTION 3.</span> This act is effective when it becomes law.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH19RE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> 19</a>
            <sup>
               th
               </sup>
            day of July, 2006.
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA<br>SESSION 1997</span>
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">SESSION LAW 1998-145<br>HOUSE BILL 1613</span>
            
         </p><p class="hg0">
            AN ACT ABOLISHING THE OFFICE OF CORONER IN MARTIN AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES.
            
         </p><p class="b0">
            The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Section 1. The office of coroner in Martin and Rockingham Counties is abolished.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Section 2. Chapter 152 of the General Statutes is not applicable to Martin and Rockingham
            Counties.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Section 3. This act becomes effective as to Martin County upon the expiration of the
            term of the current coroner in Martin County.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Section 4. This act becomes effective as to Rockingham County when it becomes law.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 15th day of September,
            1998.
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA<br>1989 SESSION</span>
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">CHAPTER 810<br>HOUSE BILL 2131</span>
            
         </p><p class="hg0">
            AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM FROM CERTAIN ROADS IN MARTIN COUNTY
            AND TO REGULATE THE DISCHARGE OF A RIFLE OF GREATER THAN .22 CALIBERS IN MARTIN COUNTY.
            
         </p><p class="b0">
            The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Section 1. [Repealed by <span class="bold">SESSION LAW 2008-50</span>]
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Sec. 2. It is unlawful to discharge a rifle of greater than .22 calibers, except from
            an elevated position in which the rifle is a minimum of eight feet above ground level.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Sec. 3. Violation of this act constitutes a misdemeanor punishable for a first conviction
            by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seventy-five dollars
            ($75.00), and punishable for a second or subsequent conviction by a fine of up to
            five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both,
            in the discretion of the court.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Sec. 4. This act is enforceable by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources
            Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by peace officers with general subject
            matter jurisdiction.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Sec. 5. This act applies only to Martin County.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH6BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> Sec. 6</a>. This act shall become effective October 1, 1990, and shall apply to offenses occurring
            on or after that date.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 20th day of June, 1990.
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY<br>1979 SESSION</span>
            
         </p><p class="bc0">
            <span class="bold">CHAPTER 1135<br>HOUSE BILL 1626</span>
            
         </p><p class="hg0">
            AN ACT TO PERMIT CERTAIN COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS TO ENTER INTO LONG-TERM CONTRACTS
            FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Whereas, the Boards of County Commissioners of the counties listed in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH6BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> Section 6</a> of this act, and the Councils of many of the cities and towns located in such counties,
            have become increasingly concerned about the costs of collection and disposal of solid
            waste generated by private businesses and homes. The labor and transportation costs
            to pick up solid waste and transport them to an incinerator or landfill are skyrocketing.
            Land costs for landfills, as with all land costs, are rising rapidly. Indications
            are that labor, transportation and land costs will continue to spiral. Environmental
            regulations relating to disposal of solid waste, although certainly beneficial to
            our citizens, add substantial cost to the process of solid waste disposal. Material
            additional expenditures must be incurred in the immediate future to prevent leaching
            in many landfills. Public opposition to landfills is growing; and
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Whereas, the Boards of County Commissioners in the counties listed in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH6BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> Section 6</a> of this act, and the councils of many of the cities and towns located in such counties,
            have been advised that one new and very significant innovation in solid waste disposal
            is the "waste to energy" technology and equipment which has already been implemented
            in several areas of the United States. This technology and equipment converts solid
            waste (garbage) into energy in the form of steam. A waste to energy system is usually
            owned and operated either by a governmental unit that can utilize the steam energy
            or by a private person, firm or corporation that harnesses the steam for use in a
            manufacturing process; and
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Whereas, the disposition of solid waste is a public purpose and is a vitally important
            public service; and
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Whereas, the utilization of the new waste to energy technology would be economically
            and socially beneficial to the counties, cities, and towns and to the people of North
            Carolina; and
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Whereas, a very substantial capital investment is required by a private person, firm
            or corporation to purchase and install a waste to energy system; and
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            Whereas, a private person, firm or corporation will not expend the large amounts of
            capital required to purchase and install a waste to energy system unless the private
            person, firm or corporation can be assured of an adequate long-term supply of solid
            waste from a municipality for the waste to energy system under the terms of an enforceable
            long-term contract; Now, therefore,
            
         </p><p class="b0">
            The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">Section 1.</span> The Boards of County Commissioners on behalf of counties and city councils on behalf
            of cities and towns are hereby authorized to enter into contracts with any private
            person, firm or corporation to dispose of by sale or otherwise, solid waste generated
            within their geographic boundaries or brought into their geographic boundaries. Without
            intending to limit the provisions which may be included in such contracts, the contracts
            may specifically include provisions for:
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            (1)
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            payment by the county, city or town of a fee or other charge to the private person,
            firm or corporation to accept and dispose of the solid waste;
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            (2)
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            periodic increases or adjustments in the fees or other charges to be paid by the counties,
            cities or towns to the private person, firm or corporation;
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            (3)
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            warranties from the counties, cities or towns with respect to the quantity of the
            solid waste it will deliver and transfer to the private person, firm or corporation
            and warranties relating to the content or quality of the solid waste;
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            (4)
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            legal and equitable title to the solid waste passing to the private person, firm or
            corporation upon delivery of the solid waste to the private person, firm or corporation;
            and
            
         </p><p class="incr0">
            (5)
            
         </p><p class="content1">
            a long term of duration up to a period of 60 years.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">Sec. 2.</span> As used in this act, the term "solid waste" shall include but not be limited to trash,
            debris, garbage, litter, discarded cans or receptacles or any other type of waste
            or garbage material whatsoever.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">Sec. 3.</span> Counties, cities and towns may enter into long-term contracts as described in Section
            1 of this act notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 153A-136 limiting a franchise
            granted by a Board of County Commissioners for the collection and disposal of solid
            waste to a term of no more than seven years and notwithstanding the provisions of
            G.S. 160A-319 limiting a franchise granted by a city for the collection and disposal
            of solid waste to a term of no more than 60 years.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">Sec. 4.</span> The Department of Human Resources must approve all contracts entered into pursuant
            to this act before such contract may become effective.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">Sec. 5.</span> Approval of any contract under this act by the Board of County Commissioners or City
            Council shall be governed by G.S. 153A-46 as to counties or by G.S. 160A-76 as to
            cities and towns.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">
               <a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH6BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271">Sec. 6</a>.</span> This act shall apply only to Beaufort County, Craven County, Edgecombe County, Hyde
            County, Lenoir County, <span class="bold">Martin County</span>, Pamlico County, Pitt County, Washington County, Wilson County, and to any and all
            incorporated cities and towns situated within the foregoing counties.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            <span class="bold">
               <a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH7BUBURE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271">Sec. 7</a>.</span> This act shall become effective July 1, 1980.
            
         </p><p class="p0">
            In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 19th day of June,
            1980.
            
         </p><div class="footnote-content"><div style="font-weight:bold;">Footnotes: </div> --- (<b>1</b>) ---
            
            <p class="refeditorFN"><b>Editor's noteâ€”</b>
               Following is a limited selection of session laws, adopted by the North Carolina General
               Assembly, pertaining to or otherwise affecting Martin County. Striking through or
               underlining of text in this part is as found in the legislation adopted by the state
               legislature.
               </p>
            
         <br></div></div>