North Carolina § 163-40 - 1. Definitions.
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§ 163-40. 1. Definitions.
The provisions of Article 22A of this Chapter apply to the definition and proof of terms used in this Article. History (2000-114, s. 1; 2017-6, s. 3; 2018-146, s. 3.1(a), (b).) Cross References. - For definition sections in Article 23 of Chapter 163A , see 163A-1411, 163A-1475, and 163A-1495. Editor's Note. - This section was recodified as now former G.S. 163A-798 by Session Laws 2017-6, s. 3. Former G.S. 163A-798 was then re-recodified as this section by Session Laws 2018-146, s. 3.1(a), effective January 31, 2019. The historical citation from the former section has been added to this section as re-recodified. Session Laws 2018-146, s. 3.1(b), effective January 31, 2019, repealed Session Laws 2017-6, s. 3, which had recodified this section.
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