North Carolina § 63-8 - Appropriations.

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§ 63-8. Appropriations.

The governing body or bodies of a city, town and/or county to which this Article is applicable, having power to appropriate, individually or jointly, money therein, are hereby authorized to annually appropriate and cause to be raised by taxation in such city, town and/or county or to use from the net proceeds derived from the operation, by such city, town or county, of any public utility a sum sufficient to carry out the provisions of this Article in such proportion and upon such pro-rata basis as may be determined upon by a joint board to be appointed by and from the governing body or bodies of the city, town and/or the county or individually as the case may be. Provided, nothing herein shall be construed to permit the governing bodies of any county, city or town to issue bonds under the provisions of this Article without a vote of the people. History (1929, c. 87, s. 8.) § 63-8.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 803, s. 3.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 63-8

What does North Carolina General Statutes § 63-8 cover?

Section 63-8 ("Appropriations.") 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 § 63-8?

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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?

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