North Carolina § 143-300 - 2. Definitions.
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§ 143-300. 2. Definitions.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section govern the construction of this Article. "Civil or criminal action or proceeding" includes any case, prosecution, special proceedings, or administrative proceeding in or before any court or agency of this State or any other state or the United States. "Employee" includes an officer, agent, or employee but does not include an independent contractor. "Employment" includes office, agency, or employment. "The State" includes all departments, agencies, boards, commissions, institutions, bureaus, and authorities of the State. Community colleges, technical colleges, and occupational licensing boards regulated by Chapter 93B of the General Statutes shall be deemed State agencies for purposes of this Article. History (1967, c. 1092, s. 1; 1987, c. 684, s. 2; 2002-168, s. 2.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 1987, c. 654, s. 1 rewrote the title of Article 31A.
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 143-300 cover?
Section 143-300 ("2. 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.
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