120-30.9A. Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to ensure compliance with Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by designating certain officials who shall submit to the Attorney General of the United States any statute enacted by the General Assembly or action taken by any local government which affects any voting qualification, prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on November 1, 1964, in any jurisdiction covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (1985, c. 579, s. 1; 1997-456, s. 27.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 120 - General Assembly
Article 6A - Submission of Acts.
§ 120-30.9B - Statewide statutes; State Board of Elections.
§ 120-30.9C - The judicial system; Administrative Office of the Courts.
§ 120-30.9D - Constitutional amendments; Secretary of State.
§ 120-30.9E - Counties; County Attorney.
§ 120-30.9F - Municipalities; municipal attorney.
§ 120-30.9H - Decision letters of USAttorney General published in North Carolina Register.
§ 120-30.9I - Alternate submission authority.
§ 120-30.9J - Repeal of acts and ordinances which were denied preclearance.