143B-1213. Definitions.
Except where provided otherwise, the following definitions apply in this Chapter:
(1) Department. - The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
(2) Secretary. - The Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs.
(3) Veteran. - One of the following, as applicable:
a. For qualifying as a voting member of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and as the State Director of Veterans Affairs, a person who served honorably during a period of war as defined in Title 38, United States Code.
b. For entitlement to the services of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, any person who may be entitled to any benefits or rights under the laws of the United States by reason of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. (2015-241, s. 24.1(b); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973
Article 14 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
§ 143B-1211 - Powers and duties of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
§ 143B-1212 - Personnel of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
§ 143B-1215 - Copies of records to be furnished to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
§ 143B-1216 - Confidentiality of Department of Military and Veterans Affairs records.
§ 143B-1217 - Military Presence Stabilization Fund.
§ 143B-1220 - Veterans' Affairs Commission creation, powers and duties.
§ 143B-1221 - Veterans' Affairs Commission members; selection; quorum; compensation.
§ 143B-1221.1 - Strategic plan.
§ 143B-1222 - Veterans' Affairs Commission Advisory Committee members; compensation.
§ 143B-1226 - Classes or categories of eligibility under which scholarships may be awarded.
§ 143B-1227 - Administration and funding.
§ 143B-1228 - Report on scholarships.
§ 143B-1236 - Governor's Jobs for Veterans Committee authority to receive grants-in-aid.
§ 143B-1242 - Application of Part.
§ 143B-1243 - Purpose of Part.
§ 143B-1244 - Rights conferred; limitation.
§ 143B-1248 - Rights conferred.
§ 143B-1251 - Finding and declaration of necessity.
§ 143B-1253 - Creation of authority.
§ 143B-1254 - Appointment, qualifications and tenure of commissioners.
§ 143B-1255 - Duty of the authority and commissioners of the authority.
§ 143B-1256 - Interested commissioners or employees.
§ 143B-1257 - Removal of commissioners.
§ 143B-1258 - Powers of authority.
§ 143B-1259 - Zoning and building laws.
§ 143B-1262 - Exemption from Local Government and County Fiscal Control Acts.
§ 143B-1263 - Conveyance, lease or transfer of property by a city or county to an authority.
§ 143B-1264 - Contracts, etc., with federal government.
§ 143B-1265 - Part controlling.
§ 143B-1270 - Validity of acts of agent performed after death of principal.
§ 143B-1271 - Affidavit of agent as to possessing no knowledge of death of principal.
§ 143B-1272 - Report of "missing" not to constitute revocation.
§ 143B-1273 - Part not to affect provisions for revocation.
§ 143B-1275 - Protecting status of State employees in Armed Forces, etc.
§ 143B-1276 - Korean and Vietnam veterans; benefits and privileges.
§ 143B-1277 - Wearing of medals by public safety personnel.
§ 143B-1281 - Veteran defined.
§ 143B-1282 - Priority defined.
§ 143B-1283 - Coverage defined.
§ 143B-1284 - Priority employment assistance directed.
§ 143B-1285 - Implementation and performance measures.
§ 143B-1292 - Exemption from certificate of need.
§ 143B-1293 - North Carolina Veterans Home Trust Fund.
§ 143B-1295 - Contracted operation of homes.
§ 143B-1297 - Admission and dismissal authority.
§ 143B-1298 - Eligibility and priorities.
§ 143B-1299 - Deposit required.
§ 143B-1300 - Report and budget.
§ 143B-1301 - Detailed annual report.
§ 143B-1310 - Commission established; purpose; transaction of business.