160A-627. Civil liability.
Except as provided in G.S. 160A-626, the Authority shall be deemed a city for purposes of civil liability pursuant to G.S. 160A-485. Governmental immunity of the Authority is waived to a minimum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) per single accident or incident. The Authority shall maintain a minimum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) per single accident or incident of liability insurance. Participation in a local government risk pool pursuant to Article 23 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes shall be deemed to be the purchase of insurance for the purpose of this section. (2005-160, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 160A - Cities and Towns
Article 26 - Regional Public Transportation Authority.
§ 160A-602 - Definition of territorial jurisdiction of Authority.
§ 160A-603 - Creation of Authority.
§ 160A-604 - Territorial jurisdiction of the Authority.
§ 160A-605 - Membership; officers; compensation.
§ 160A-607 - Advisory committees.
§ 160A-607.1 - Special tax board.
§ 160A-608 - Purpose of the Authority.
§ 160A-609 - Service area of the Authority.
§ 160A-610 - General powers of the Authority.
§ 160A-611 - Authority of Utilities Commission not affected.
§ 160A-612 - Fiscal accountability.
§ 160A-614 - Effect on existing franchises and operations.
§ 160A-616 - Controlling provisions.
§ 160A-617 - Bonds and notes authorized.
§ 160A-618 - Equipment trust certificates.
§ 160A-619 - Power of eminent domain.
§ 160A-621 - Removal and relocation of utility structures.
§ 160A-623 - Regional Transportation Authority registration tax.
§ 160A-624 - Recommendation of additional revenue sources.
§ 160A-625 - Reports to the General Assembly.