North Carolina § 65-47 - Scope.

§ 65-47. Scope.

The provisions of this Article shall apply to all persons engaged in the business of operating a cemetery as defined herein, except cemeteries owned and operated by governmental agencies or churches. Any cemetery beneficially owned and operated by a fraternal organization or its corporate agent for at least 50 years prior to September 1, 1975, shall be exempt from the provisions of Article 9 of this Chapter. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to persons licensed under Article 13D of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes when engaging in activities for which a license is required under the Article. Expired January 23, 2015. A columbarium built in compliance with the requirements of former subsection (d) of this section is not subject to the provisions of Article 9 of this Chapter on or after January 23, 2015, as long as the columbarium (i) continues to exist on the grounds of a private, self-contained retirement community and (ii) continues to be reserved exclusively for the residents of that community. History (1975, c. 768, s. 1; 1977, c. 686, s. 1; 1995, c. 509, s. 135.1(i); 2013-335, s. 1; 2014-115, s. 39.3(a).) Editor's Note. - Former G.S. 65-36.1 through 65-36.8 were recodified as G.S. 90-210.30 [Repealed] through 90-210.37, effective October 1, 1985, by Session Laws 1985, c. 12, s. 1. References to these sections in the text above were changed to reflect their current placement in light of the 1985 recodification. Subsection (d) was added by Session Laws 2013-335, s. 1, effective July 23, 2013, and expired January 23, 2015, pursuant to Session Laws 2013-335, s. 2. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2013-335, s. 1, effective July 23, 2013, and expiring January 23, 2015, added subsection (d). Session Laws 2014-115, s. 39.3(a), effective January 23, 2015, added subsection (e).