North Carolina § 108A-38 - Protective and vendor payments.
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§ 108A-38. Protective and vendor payments.
When necessary to comply with any present or future federal law or regulation in order to obtain federal participation in public assistance payments, the payments may be made direct to vendors to reimburse them for goods and services provided the applicants or recipients, and may be made to protective payees who shall act for the applicant or recipient for receiving and managing assistance. Payments to vendors and protective payees shall be made to the extent provided in, and in accordance with, rules of the Social Services Commission or the Department, which rules shall be subject to applicable federal laws and regulations. History (1963, c. 380; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; c. 747; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1219, s. 20; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 12.9.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 108A-38
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 108A-38 cover?
Section 108A-38 ("Protective and vendor payments.") 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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