North Carolina § 120-164 - Notification.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 120-164 — Notification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 120-164. Notification.
Not later than five days before submitting the petition to the Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee, the petitioners shall notify: The board or boards of county commissioners of the county or counties where the proposed municipality is located; All cities within that county or counties; and All cities in any other county that are within five miles of the proposed municipality of the intent to present the petition to the Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee. The petitioners shall also publish, one per week for two consecutive weeks, with the second publication no later than seven days before submitting the petition to the Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be incorporated of the intent to present the petition to the Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee. History (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1003, s. 1; 2011-291, s. 2.33.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2011-291, s. 2.33, effective June 24, 2011, substituted "Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee" for "Commission" throughout the section.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 120-164
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 120-164 cover?
Section 120-164 ("Notification.") 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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