GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2005

 

 

SESSION LAW 2005-98

HOUSE BILL 1226

 

 

AN ACT to clarify the law regarding inspection, review, and examination of prison facilities constructed through lease-purchase agreement.

 

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

 

SECTION 1.  G.S. 148-37.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:

"(k)      Upon completion of the construction of a facility authorized by this section and the commencement of the State's leasehold interest pursuant to the terms of a valid lease-purchase agreement:

(1)       The facility shall not be subject to county or municipal building codes and requirements and shall not be subject to inspection by any county or municipal authorities under G.S. 143-135.1.

(2)       The Department of Administration may exercise all powers and perform all duties set forth in G.S. 143-341 regarding the facility.

(3)       The Commissioner of Insurance shall conduct the inspections, reviews, and examinations of the facility set forth in G.S. 58-31-40 and shall conduct electrical inspections of the facility pursuant to G.S. 143-143.2."

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 16th day of June, 2005.

 

 

                                                                    s/ Marc Basnight

                                                                         President Pro Tempore of the Senate

 

 

                                                                    s/ James B. Black

                                                                         Speaker of the House of Representatives

 

 

                                                                    s/ Michael F. Easley

                                                                         Governor

 

 

Approved 9:10 p.m. this 21st day of June, 2005