§ 143B-49 Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-50 Duties of the Department
§ 143B-50.1 Additional powers and duties of the Department regarding recreation
§ 143B-51 Functions of the Department
§ 143B-52 Head of the Department
§ 143B-53 Organization of the Department
§ 143B-53.1 Appropriation, allotment, and expenditure of funds for historic and archeological property
§ 143B-53.2 Salaries, promotions, and leave of employees of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
§ 143B-53.3 Queen Anne’s Revenge Project
§ 143B-53.10 Annual report on fees
§ 143B-62 North Carolina Historical Commission – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-63 Historical Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-64 Historical Commission – officers
§ 143B-65 Historical Commission – regular and special meetings
§ 143B-67 Public Librarian Certification Commission – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-68 Public Librarian Certification Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-69 Public Librarian Certification Commission – officers
§ 143B-70 Public Librarian Certification Commission – regular and special meetings
§ 143B-71 Tryon Palace Commission – creation, powers, and duties
§ 143B-72 Tryon Palace Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-73 U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission – creation, powers, and duties
§ 143B-73.1 U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission – duties
§ 143B-74 U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-74.1 U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission – funds
§ 143B-74.2 U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission – employees
§ 143B-74.3 U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission – employees not to have interest
§ 143B-79 Executive Mansion Fine Arts Committee – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-80 Executive Mansion Fine Arts Committee – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-80.1 Regular and special meetings
§ 143B-83 North Carolina Awards Committee – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-84 North Carolina Awards Committee – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-87 North Carolina Arts Council – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-87.2 A+ Schools Special Fund
§ 143B-88 North Carolina Arts Council – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-90 State Library Commission – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-91 State Library Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-92 Roanoke Island Historical Association – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-93 Roanoke Island Historical Association – status
§ 143B-94 North Carolina Symphony Society, Inc
§ 143B-95 Edenton Historical Commission – creation, purposes and powers
§ 143B-96 Edenton Historical Commission – status
§ 143B-97 Edenton Historical Commission – reports
§ 143B-98 Edenton Historical Commission – members; selection; compensation; quorum
§ 143B-99 Historic Bath Commission – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-100 Historic Bath Commission – status
§ 143B-101 Historic Bath Commission – reports
§ 143B-102 Historic Bath Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-103 Historic Hillsborough Commission – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-104 Historic Hillsborough Commission – status
§ 143B-105 Historic Hillsborough Commission – reports
§ 143B-106 Historic Hillsborough Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-107 Historic Murfreesboro Commission – creation, powers and duties
§ 143B-108 Historic Murfreesboro Commission – status
§ 143B-109 Historic Murfreesboro Commission – reports
§ 143B-110 Historic Murfreesboro Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation
§ 143B-121 Program established
§ 143B-122 Distribution of funds
§ 143B-123 Rules and procedures; standards for qualification for funds
§ 143B-124 Designation of organization as official distributing agent; duties
§ 143B-125 Disposition of funds for counties without organizations meeting Department standards
§ 143B-126 Voluntary registration; designation of names; registration symbol
§ 143B-127 Contracts with registered groups
§ 143B-135 Commission established
§ 143B-135.5 American Indian Heritage Commission established
§ 143B-135.10 Definitions
§ 143B-135.12 Power to acquire lands as State parks, and other recreational areas; donations or leases by United States; leases for recreational purposes
§ 143B-135.14 Power to acquire conservation lands not included in the State Parks System
§ 143B-135.16 Control over State parks; operation of public service facilities; concessions to private concerns; authority to charge fees and adopt rules
§ 143B-135.18 Legislative authority necessary for payment
§ 143B-135.20 License fees for hunting and fishing on government-owned property unaffected
§ 143B-135.22 Donations of property for park purposes; agreements with federal government or agencies for acquisition
§ 143B-135.24 Expenditure of funds for development, etc.; disposition of products from lands; rules
§ 143B-135.26 Disposition of revenues received from lands acquired
§ 143B-135.28 State not obligated for debts created hereunder
§ 143B-135.30 Disposition of lands acquired
§ 143B-135.40 Short title
§ 143B-135.42 Declaration of policy and purpose
§ 143B-135.43 Control of Mount Mitchell Park and other parks in the North Carolina State Parks System
§ 143B-135.44 Definitions
§ 143B-135.46 Powers of the Secretary
§ 143B-135.48 Preparation of a System Plan
§ 143B-135.50 Classification of parks resources
§ 143B-135.52 General management plans
§ 143B-135.54 Additions to and deletions from the State Parks System
§ 143B-135.56 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
§ 143B-135.58 State Parks boat ramps
§ 143B-135.70 Short title
§ 143B-135.72 Policy and purpose
§ 143B-135.74 Appalachian Trails System; connecting or side trails; coordination with the National Trails System Act
§ 143B-135.76 Assistance under this Part with the National Trails System Act (PL 90-543)
§ 143B-135.78 Acquisition of rights-of-way and lands; manner of acquiring
§ 143B-135.80 Expenditures authorized
§ 143B-135.90 Short title
§ 143B-135.92 Declaration of policy and purpose
§ 143B-135.94 Definitions
§ 143B-135.96 Composition of State Trails System
§ 143B-135.98 Authority to designate trails
§ 143B-135.100 Use of State land for bicycling; creation of trails by volunteers
§ 143B-135.102 Trails Committee duties
§ 143B-135.104 Location of trails
§ 143B-135.106 Scenic easements within right-of-way
§ 143B-135.108 Trails within parks; conflict of laws; State trails on property of others
§ 143B-135.110 Uniform trail markers
§ 143B-135.112 Adopt-A-Trail Program
§ 143B-135.114 Administrative policy
§ 143B-135.116 Incorporation in National Trails System
§ 143B-135.118 Trail use liability
§ 143B-135.130 North Carolina Trails Committee – creation; powers and duties
§ 143B-135.132 North Carolina Trails Committee – members; selection; removal; compensation
§ 143B-135.140 Short title
§ 143B-135.142 Declaration of policy
§ 143B-135.144 Declaration of purpose
§ 143B-135.146 Definitions
§ 143B-135.148 Types of scenic rivers
§ 143B-135.150 Criteria for system
§ 143B-135.152 Components of system; management plan; acquisition of land and easements; inclusion in national system
§ 143B-135.154 Additional components
§ 143B-135.156 Administrative agency; federal grants; additions to the system; regulations
§ 143B-135.158 Raising the status of an area
§ 143B-135.160 Land acquisition
§ 143B-135.162 Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement
§ 143B-135.164 Component as part of State park, wildlife refuge, etc
§ 143B-135.166 Component as part of national wild and scenic river system
§ 143B-135.168 Violations
§ 143B-135.170 Authorization of advances
§ 143B-135.172 Restrictions on project works on natural or scenic river
§ 143B-135.180 Division of North Carolina Aquariums – creation
§ 143B-135.182 Division of North Carolina Aquariums – organization; powers and duties
§ 143B-135.184 North Carolina Aquariums; purpose
§ 143B-135.186 Local advisory committees; duties; membership
§ 143B-135.188 North Carolina Aquariums; fees; fund
§ 143B-135.190 Satellite areas prohibited absent General Assembly authorization
§ 143B-135.200 North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority; creation; powers and duties
§ 143B-135.202 North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority; members; selection; compensation; meetings
§ 143B-135.204 Powers and duties of the Secretary
§ 143B-135.205 North Carolina Zoological Park Council – creation; powers and duties
§ 143B-135.207 North Carolina Zoological Park Council – members; selection; removal; chairman; compensation; quorum; services
§ 143B-135.209 North Carolina Zoo Fund
§ 143B-135.210 Right to receive gifts
§ 143B-135.211 Tax exemption for gifts to North Carolina Zoological Park
§ 143B-135.212 Cities and counties
§ 143B-135.213 Sources of funds
§ 143B-135.214 Powers of Department regarding certain fee negotiations, contracts, and capital improvements
§ 143B-135.215 Commission created; membership
§ 143B-135.217 Duties of Commission; meetings, formulation of policies and recommendations to Governor and General Assembly
§ 143B-135.219 No compensation of members; reimbursement for expenses
§ 143B-135.221 Reports to General Assembly
§ 143B-135.223 Museum of Natural Sciences; disposition of objects
§ 143B-135.225 Museum of Natural Sciences; fees; fund
§ 143B-135.227 North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program
§ 143B-135.229 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ satellite museums
§ 143B-135.230 Purpose
§ 143B-135.232 Definitions
§ 143B-135.234 North Carolina Land and Water Fund
§ 143B-135.236 North Carolina Conservation Easement Endowment Fund
§ 143B-135.238 Grant requirements
§ 143B-135.240 North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Board of Trustees established; membership qualifications; vacancies; meetings and meeting facilities
§ 143B-135.242 North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees: powers and duties
§ 143B-135.244 North Carolina Land and Water Fund: reporting requirement
§ 143B-135.246 North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Executive Director and staff
§ 143B-135.250 Short title
§ 143B-135.252 Declaration of policy and purpose
§ 143B-135.254 Definitions
§ 143B-135.256 Powers and duties of the Secretary
§ 143B-135.258 Registration of natural areas
§ 143B-135.260 Dedication of nature preserves
§ 143B-135.262 Nature preserves held in trust
§ 143B-135.264 Dedication of state-owned lands to nature preserves; procedures
§ 143B-135.266 Dedication of preserves by local governmental units
§ 143B-135.268 Acquisition of land by State
§ 143B-135.270 Assessment of land subject to permanent dedication agreement
§ 143B-135.272 Access to information; fees
§ 143B-135.273 Administration of the Conservation Tax Credit program

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  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • month: shall be construed to mean a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed; and the word "year" a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed; and the word "year" alone shall be equivalent to the expression "year of our Lord. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • 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.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • seal: shall be construed to include an impression of such official seal, made upon the paper alone, as well as an impression made by means of a wafer or of wax affixed thereto. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • United States: shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3