NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1975 SESSION

CHAPTER 312

SENATE BILL 494

AN ACT TO GRANT CITIES AND TOWNS THE RIGHT OF ENTRY TO MAKE SURVEYS - ANNEXATION.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

Section 1.  G.S. 160A-30 is hereby amended by rewriting to read as follows:

"§ 160A-30.  Surveys of proposed new areas. — The governing bodies of the cities and towns after five days written notice to the owner of record or persons in possession of the premises are hereby authorized to enter upon any lands to make surveys or examinations as may be necessary in carrying out the mapping requirements of proposed annexations under any provision of Article 4A of Chapter 160A; provided, the city or town authorizing such entry shall make reimbursement for any damage resulting from such activity."

Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1975.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 16th day of May, 1975.