North Carolina General Statutes
Article 55A - Balanced Growth Policy Act.
§ 143-506.7 - Purposes.

143-506.7. Purposes.
The purposes of this Article are to declare as a policy that the State of North Carolina shall encourage economic progress and job opportunities throughout the State; support growth trends which are favorable to maintain a dispersed population, to maintain a healthy and pleasant environment and to preserve the natural resources of the State. (1979, c. 412, s. 2.)