North Carolina General Statutes 143-300.2. Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section govern the construction of this Article.
(1) “Civil or criminal action or proceeding” includes any case, prosecution, special proceedings, or administrative proceeding in or before any court or agency of this State or any other state or the United States.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143-300.2
- 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
- United States: shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) “Employee” includes an officer, agent, or employee but does not include an independent contractor.
(3) “Employment” includes office, agency, or employment.
(4) “The State” includes all departments, agencies, boards, commissions, institutions, bureaus, and authorities of the State. Community colleges, technical colleges, and occupational licensing boards regulated by Chapter 93B of the N.C. Gen. Stat. shall be deemed State agencies for purposes of this Article. (1967, c. 1092, s. 1; 1987, c. 684, s. 2; 2002-168, s. 2.)