North Carolina § 113A-2 - Purposes.
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§ 113A-2. Purposes.
The purposes of this Article are: to declare a State policy which will encourage the wise, productive, and beneficial use of the natural resources of the State without damage to the environment, maintain a healthy and pleasant environment, and preserve the natural beauty of the State; to encourage an educational program which will create a public awareness of our environment and its related programs; to require agencies of the State to consider and report upon environmental aspects and consequences of their actions involving the expenditure of public moneys or use of public land; and to provide means to implement these purposes. History (1971, c. 1203, s. 2; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 945, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - For conditional or temporary exemptions to this section, see the Editor's notes under G.S. 113A-1 .
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 113A-2
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 113A-2 cover?
Section 113A-2 ("Purposes.") 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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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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