North Carolina § 96-7 - Representation in court.
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§ 96-7. Representation in court.
In any civil action to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, the Secretary, the Department, and the State may be represented by any qualified attorney who is designated by it for this purpose. All criminal actions for violation of any provision of this Chapter, or of any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be prosecuted as now provided by law by the district attorney or by the prosecuting attorney of any county or city in which the violation occurs. History (Ex. Sess. 1936, c. 1, s. 17; 1937, c. 150; 1973, c. 47, s. 2; 2011-401, s. 2.6.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2011-401, s. 2.6, effective November 1, 2011, substituted "the Secretary, the Department" for "the Commission" in subsection (a).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 96-7 cover?
Section 96-7 ("Representation in court.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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