North Carolina General Statutes 143B-437.110. Legislative findings and purpose
The General Assembly finds that:
(1) It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to stimulate economic activity and to create new jobs for the citizens of the State by encouraging and promoting the attraction of major events to the State that spur economic activity by attracting out-of-state visitors to the State and thereby promoting the travel and tourism industries within the State.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143B-437.110
- 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) The purpose of this Part is to stimulate economic activity and to create new jobs within the State.
(3) The enactment of this Part will maintain consistency and accountability in a key economic development program and will ensure that the program benefits the State and its citizens.
(4) Nothing in this Part shall be construed to constitute a guarantee or assumption by the State of any debt of any business or to authorize the taxing power or the full faith and credit of the State to be pledged. (2023-42, s. 2.)