101-1. Legislature may regulate change by general but not private law.
The General Assembly shall not have power to pass any private law to alter the name of any person, but shall have power to pass general laws regulating the same. (Const., Art. II, s. 11; Rev., s. 2146; C.S., s. 2970.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 101 - Names of Persons
§ 101-1 - Legislature may regulate change by general but not private law.
§ 101-2 - Procedure for changing name; petition; notice.
§ 101-3 - Contents of petition.
§ 101-4 - Proof of good character to accompany petition.
§ 101-6 - Effect of change; only one change, except as provided.