North Carolina § 58-51-16 - Intoxicants and narcotics.
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§ 58-51-16. Intoxicants and narcotics.
Except for the payment of benefits for the necessary care and treatment of chemical dependency as provided by law, an accident and health insurer shall not be liable for any loss sustained or contracted in consequence of the insured's being intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic unless administered on the advice of a physician. The provision in subsection (a) of this section may not be used with respect to a medical expense policy. For purposes of this section, "medical expense policy" means an accident and health insurance policy that provides hospital, medical, and surgical expense coverage. History (2001-334, s. 4.2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 58-51-16 cover?
Section 58-51-16 ("Intoxicants and narcotics.") 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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