168-1. Purpose and definition.
The State shall encourage and enable persons with disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of the State and to engage in remunerative employment. For purposes of this Article, the term "person with a disability" shall have the same meaning as set forth in G.S. 168A-3(7a). (1973, c. 493, s. 1; 2000-121, s. 33; 2005-450, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 168 - Persons with Disabilities
§ 168-1 - Purpose and definition.
§ 168-2 - Right of access to and use of public places.
§ 168-3 - Right to use of public conveyances, accommodations, etc.
§ 168-4.2 - May be accompanied by service animal.
§ 168-4.3 - Training and registration of service animal.
§ 168-4.4 - Responsibility for service animal.
§ 168-4.6 - Donation of dogs for training.
§ 168-8 - Right to habilitation and rehabilitation services.
§ 168-10 - Eliminate discrimination in treatment of persons with disabilities.