North Carolina § 131E-44 - General powers.
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§ 131E-44. General powers.
The inhabitants of a hospital district are a body corporate and politic by the name specified by the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Under that name they: Are vested with all the property and rights of property belonging to any corporation; Have perpetual succession; May sue or be sued; May contract; May acquire any real or personal property; May hold, invest, sell or dispose of property; May have a seal and alter and renew it; and May exercise the powers conferred upon them by this Part. A hospital district is vested with all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Part, including the following powers, which are in addition to the powers granted elsewhere: Those powers granted under the Municipal Hospital Act, Chapter 131E of the General Statutes, Article 2, Part 1; To issue general obligation and revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes pursuant to the Local Government Finance Act, Chapter 159 of the General Statutes; To issue tax and revenue anticipation notes pursuant to Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, Article 9, Part 2; and All other powers as are necessary and incidental to the exercise of the powers of this Part. History (1971, c. 780, s. 37.4; 1973, c. 476, s. 152; c. 494, s. 45; 1983, c. 775, s. 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 131E-44
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 131E-44 cover?
Section 131E-44 ("General powers.") 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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