95-110.15. Construction of Article and rules and regulations and severability.
This Article and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall receive a liberal construction to the end that the welfare of the people may be protected. If any provisions of either or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect those provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end the provisions of this Article are severable. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations
Article 14A - Elevator Safety Act of North Carolina.
§ 95-110.1 - Short title and legislative purpose.
§ 95-110.4 - Elevator and Amusement Device Division established.
§ 95-110.5 - Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ 95-110.6 - Noncomplying devices and equipment; appeal.
§ 95-110.8 - Operation of unsafe device or equipment.
§ 95-110.9 - Reports required.
§ 95-110.10 - Violations; civil penalties; appeals.
§ 95-110.11 - Violations; criminal penalties.
§ 95-110.12 - Legal representation.
§ 95-110.13 - Authorization for similar safety and health federal-State programs.
§ 95-110.14 - Confidentiality of trade secrets.
§ 95-110.15 - Construction of Article and rules and regulations and severability.