North Carolina General Statutes 143B-135.254. Definitions
As used in this Part, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Articles of dedication” means the writing by which any estate, interest, or right in a natural area is formally dedicated as a nature preserve as authorized in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135.260
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143B-135.254
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) “Dedicate” means to transfer to the State an estate, interest, or right in a natural area in any manner authorized in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135.260
(3) “Natural area” means an area of land, water, or both land and water, whether publicly or privately owned, that (i) retains or has reestablished its natural character, (ii) provides habitat for rare or endangered species of plants or animals, (iii) or has biotic, geological, scenic, or paleontological features of scientific or educational value.
(4) “Nature preserve” means a natural area that has been dedicated pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-135.260
(5) “Owner” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, or association, and all governmental units except the State, its departments, agencies or institutions.
(6) “Registration” means an agreement between the Secretary and the owner of a natural area to protect and manage the natural area for its specified natural heritage resource values.
(7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources. (1985, c. 216, s. 1; 1989, c. 727, s. 218(68); 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1004, s. 19(b); 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, ss. 14.30(k2), (r2).)