The following definitions apply in this Part:

(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2019-32, s. 1(a), effective July 1, 2019.

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143B-135.232

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

(2) Fund. – The North Carolina Land and Water Fund created pursuant to this Part.

(3) Land. – Real property and any interest in, easement in, or restriction on real property.

(4) Local government unit. – Defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 159G-20

(5) Trustees. – The trustees of the North Carolina Land and Water Fund. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 27.6(a); 2003-340, s. 1.3; 2005-454, s. 4; 2006-252, s. 2.13; 2014-100, s. 14.8(b); 2015-241, s. 14.30(k1), (r1); 2019-32, s. 1(a); 2023-70, s. 9(e).)