North Carolina · statute · N.C. Gen. Stat. ch. 93B · 21 active provisions
Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) License. - Any license (other than a privilege license), certificate, or other evidence of qualification which an individual is required to obtain before he may engage in or represent himself to be a member of a particular profession or occupati…
Annual reports required; contents; open to inspection; sanction for failure to report. (a) No later than October 31 of each year, each occupational licensing board shall file electronically with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee an annua…
Register of persons licensed; information as to licensed status of individuals. Each occupational licensing board shall prepare a register of all persons currently licensed by the board and shall supplement said register annually by listing the changes made in it by reason of new licenses issued, licenses revoked or su…
Audit of Occupational Licensing Boards; payment of costs. (a) The State Auditor shall audit occupational licensing boards from time to time to ensure their proper operation. The books, records, and operations of each occupational licensing board shall be subject to the oversight of the State Auditor pursuant to Article…
Compensation, employment, and training of board members. (a) Board members shall receive as compensation for their services per diem not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day during which they are engaged in the official business of the board. (b) Board members shall be reimbursed for all necessary trave…
Use of funds for lobbying prohibited. Occupational licensing boards shall not use any funds to promote or oppose in any manner the passage by the General Assembly of any legislation. (1973, c. 1302.)
Rental of state-owned office space. Any occupational licensing board, which financially operates on the licensing fees charged and also occupies state-owned office space, shall pay rent, in a reasonable amount to be determined by the Governor, to the State for the occupancy of such space. (1973, c. 1300.)
Examination procedures. (a) Each applicant for an examination given by any occupational licensing board shall be informed in writing or print of the required grade for passing the examination prior to the taking of such examination. (b) Each applicant for an examination given by any occupational licensing board shall b…
Use of criminal history records. (a) The following definitions apply in this section: (1) Applicant. - An individual who makes application for licensure from a board. (2) Board. - An occupational licensing board or a State agency licensing board as defined in G.S. 93B-1. (3) Criminal history record. - A State or federa…
Prohibit licensees from serving as investigators. No occupational licensing board shall contract with or employ a person licensed by the board to serve as an investigator or inspector if the licensee is actively practicing in the profession or occupation and is in competition with other members of the profession or occ…
Recognition of apprenticeships and training. (a) The following definitions shall apply in this section: (1) Apprenticeship. - A program that meets the federal guidelines for registered apprenticeships set out in 29 C.F.R. Part 29 and 29 U.S.C. § 50. An apprenticeship can be completed under a State-licensed practitioner…
Age requirements. Except certifications issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission pursuant to Chapters 17C, 17E, 74E, and 74G of the General Statutes, no occupational licensing board may require…
Expiration of term of appointment of board member. A board member serving on an occupational and professional licensing board whose term of appointment has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. (1973, c. 1373, s. 1.)
Interest from State Treasurer's Investment Program. Any interest earned by an occupational licensing board under G.S. 147-69.3(d) may be used only for the following purposes: (1) To reduce fees; (2) Improve services offered to licensees and the public; or (3) For educational purposes to benefit licensees or the public.…
Information from licensing boards having authority over health care providers. (a) Every occupational licensing board having authority to license physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives in this State shall modify procedures for license renewal to include the collection of information s…
Revocation when licensing privilege forfeited for nonpayment of child support or for failure to comply with subpoena. (a) Upon receipt of a court order, pursuant to G.S. 50-13.12 and G.S. 110-142.1, revoking the occupational license of a licensee under its jurisdiction, an occupational licensing board shall note the re…
Information on applicants for licensure. Every occupational licensing board shall require applicants for licensure to provide to the Board the applicant's social security number, and the Board shall verify the authenticity of the applicant's social security number. This information shall be treated as confidential and…
Payment of license fees by members of the Armed Forces; board waiver rules. (a) An individual who is serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and to whom G.S. 105-249.2 grants an extension of time to file a tax return is granted an extension of time to pay any license fee charged by an occupational licensing bo…
Licensure for individuals with military training and experience; proficiency examination; licensure by endorsement for military spouses; temporary license. (a) Except as provided by subsection (a2) of this section, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, an occupational licensing board, or State agency licensin…
Licensure recognition for individuals licensed in neighboring states. (a) Applicability. - This section applies to all occupational licensing boards and State agency licensing boards except as provided in this subsection. This section shall not apply to: (1) Licensure of any healthcare practitioner licensed under Chapt…
Occupational board liability for negligent acts. (a) An occupational licensing board may purchase commercial insurance of any kind to cover all risks or potential liability of the board, its members, officers, employees, and agents, including the board's liability under Articles 31 and 31A of Chapter 143 of the General…