North Carolina § 119-63 - 3. Definitions.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 119-63 — 3. Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 119-63. 3. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article: Association. - The North Carolina Propane Gas Association, Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation. Commissioner. - The Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee. Dealer. - Any person who is registered with the Commissioner pursuant to G.S. 119-56 to engage in: The business of selling or otherwise dealing in liquefied petroleum gases requiring handling, storing, measuring, transporting, or distributing liquefied petroleum gas; or The business of installing, servicing, repairing, adjusting, connecting or disconnecting containers, equipment, or appliances using liquefied gas. A person who engages in any of the aforementioned activities only in connection with his or her employer's use of liquefied petroleum gas and not as a business shall not be deemed to be a "dealer" for the purposes of this Article. Department. - The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Distributor. - A person whose primary business involves the sale of liquefied petroleum gas to a dealer. Foundation. - North Carolina Propane Education & Research Foundation, a North Carolina nonprofit corporation that is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Liquefied petroleum gas. - Any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons or mixtures of the same: propane, propylene, butanes (normal butanes or isobutane), and butylenes. Person. - An individual, a partnership, a firm, or a corporation. Propane. - A liquefied petroleum gas. Any person who retails liquefied petroleum gas in containers of less than 50 pounds water capacity and whose retail business does not involve the filling or transportation of such containers is not a "dealer" for purposes of this Article. History (2013-299, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - The definitions in subdivisions (6) and (7) were enacted by Session Laws 2013-299, s. 1, in reverse order, and were redesignated at the direction of the Revisor of Statutes to preserve alphabetical order.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 119-63
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 119-63 cover?
Section 119-63 ("3. Definitions.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 119-63?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 119-63" (North Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Carolina attorney.
How does North Carolina § 119-63 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in North Carolina.