North Carolina § 116-310 - Definitions.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 116-310 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116-310. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article: Claim. - A claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief. COVID-19. - The coronavirus disease 2019. COVID-19 emergency declaration. - Executive Order No. 116 issued March 10, 2020, by Governor Roy A. Cooper, including any amendments issued by executive order, subject to extensions under Chapter 166A of the General Statutes. COVID-19 essential business executive order. - Executive Order No. 121 issued March 27, 2020, by Governor Roy A. Cooper, including any amendments issued by executive order, subject to extensions under Chapter 166A of the General Statutes. Individual. - A person paying, or on whose behalf a third party is paying, tuition, fees, or room and board to an institution of higher education for the spring academic semester of 2020. Institution of higher education. - Any of the following institutions, including the owners, directors, trustees, officers, employees, contractors, and agents of those institutions: A constituent institution under the jurisdiction of The University of North Carolina. A community college under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Community Colleges. An eligible private postsecondary institution, as defined in G.S. 116-280(3). History (2020-70, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2020-70, s. 2, made this Article effective July 1, 2020, and applicable to all actions commenced on or after March 27, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 116-310
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 116-310 cover?
Section 116-310 ("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 § 116-310?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 116-310" (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 § 116-310 apply to my situation?
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