North Carolina General Statutes
Article 5 - Political Activity of Employees.
§ 126-14.1 - Threat to obtain political contribution or support.

126-14.1. Threat to obtain political contribution or support.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to coerce:
(1) a State employee subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act,
(2) a probationary State employee,
(3) a temporary State employee, or
(4) an applicant for a position subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act
(b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(c) A State employee subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act, probationary State employee, or temporary State employee, who without probable cause falsely accuses a person of violating this section shall be subject to discipline or change in employment status in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 126-34.02 and may, as otherwise provided by law, be subject to criminal penalties for perjury or civil liability for libel, slander, or malicious prosecution. (1985, c. 469, s. 3; 1991, c. 505, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 932; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2013-382, ss. 6.3, 9.1(c); 2017-6, s. 3; 2018-146, ss. 3.1(a), (b), 6.1.)

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