Funds may be disbursed from the NC Green Business Fund only in accordance with agreements entered into between the Department of Commerce and an eligible grantee. Each agreement must contain the following provisions:

(1) A description of the acceptable uses of grant proceeds. The agreement may limit the use of funds to specific purposes or may allow the funds to be used for any lawful purposes.

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143B-437.6

  • 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
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3

(2) A provision allowing the Department of Commerce to inspect all records of the business that may be used to confirm compliance with the agreement or with the requirements of this Part.

(3) A provision establishing the method for determining compliance with the agreement.

(4) A provision establishing a schedule for disbursement of funds under the agreement.

(5) A provision requiring recapture of grant funds if a grantee subsequently fails to comply with the terms of the agreement.

(6) Any other provision the State finds necessary to ensure the proper use of State funds. (2007-323, s. 13.2(a).)