§ 130A-333 Purpose
§ 130A-334 Definitions
§ 130A-335 Wastewater collection, treatment and disposal; rules
§ 130A-335.1 Effluent filters and access devices for certain septic tank systems
§ 130A-336 Improvement permit and construction authorization required
§ 130A-336.1 Alternative process for wastewater system approvals
§ 130A-336.2 Alternative wastewater system approvals for nonengineered systems
§ 130A-337 Inspection; operation permit required
§ 130A-338 Construction authorization required before other permits to be issued
§ 130A-339 Limitation on electrical service
§ 130A-340 Review procedures and appeals
§ 130A-341 Consideration of a site with existing fill
§ 130A-342 Residential wastewater treatment systems
§ 130A-343 Approval of on-site subsurface wastewater systems
§ 130A-343.1 Transfer of ownership of provisionally approved septic tanks and innovative septic tank systems to joint agency in certain counties; inspection fees in those counties
§ 130A-345 Disposal of liquid condensate from residential heating and cooling systems

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 130A > Article 11 - Wastewater Systems

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.