North Carolina § 120-30 - 9A. Purpose.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 120-30 — 9A. Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 120-30. 9A. Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to ensure compliance with Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by designating certain officials who shall submit to the Attorney General of the United States any statute enacted by the General Assembly or action taken by any local government which affects any voting qualification, prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on November 1, 1964, in any jurisdiction covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. History (1985, c. 579, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - Article 6A.1 was renumbered as Article 6A pursuant to S.L. 1997-456, s. 27 which authorized the Revisor of Statutes to renumber or reletter sections and parts of sections having a number or letter designation that is incompatible with the General Assembly's computer database.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 120-30
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 120-30 cover?
Section 120-30 ("9A. Purpose.") 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 § 120-30?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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