North Carolina § 131E-160 - Exemptions.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 131E-160 — Exemptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 131E-160. Exemptions.
All of the following vehicles are exempt from the provisions of this Article: Privately owned vehicles not used in the business of transporting patients. A vehicle rendering service as an ambulance in case of a major catastrophe or emergency, when the permitted ambulances based in the locality of the catastrophe or emergency are insufficient to render the services required. Any ambulance based outside this State, except that an ambulance which receives a patient within this State for transportation to a location within this State shall comply with the provisions of this Article. Ambulances owned and operated by an agency of the United States government. Vehicles owned and operated by rescue squads chartered by the State of North Carolina as nonprofit corporations or associations which are not regularly used to transport sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless persons except as a part of rescue operations. History (1967, c. 343, s. 3; c. 1257, s. 2; 1983, c. 775, s. 1; 2001-210, s. 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 131E-160
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 131E-160 cover?
Section 131E-160 ("Exemptions.") 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 § 131E-160?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 131E-160 apply to my situation?
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