95-152. Confidentiality of trade secrets.
All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the Commissioner or his agents or representatives in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this Article which contains or which might reveal a trade secret shall be considered confidential, as provided by section 1905 of Title 18 of U.S.C., except as to carrying out this Article or when it is relevant in any proceeding under this Article. In any such proceeding the Commissioner, the Commission, or the court shall issue such orders as may be appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets. (1973, c. 295, s. 27; 2005-133, s. 9.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations
Article 16 - Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina.
§ 95-126 - Short title and legislative purpose.
§ 95-129 - Rights and duties of employers.
§ 95-130 - Rights and duties of employees.
§ 95-131 - Development and promulgation of standards; adoption of federal standards and regulations.
§ 95-133 - Office of Director of Occupational Safety and Health; powers and duties of the Director.
§ 95-135 - North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
§ 95-136.1 - Special emphasis inspection program.
§ 95-137 - Issuance of citations.
§ 95-139 - Criminal penalties.
§ 95-140 - Procedures to counteract imminent dangers.
§ 95-142 - Legal representation of the Department of Labor.
§ 95-143 - Record keeping and reporting.
§ 95-145 - Reports to the Secretary.
§ 95-146 - Continuation and effectiveness of this Article.
§ 95-147 - Training and employee education.
§ 95-148 - Safety and health programs of State agencies and local governments.
§ 95-150 - Assurance of adequate funds to enforce Article.
§ 95-152 - Confidentiality of trade secrets.
§ 95-154 - Authorization for similar safety and health federal-state programs.
§ 95-155 - Construction of Article and severability.