Enacts new GS 87-13.2, allowing the State Licensing Board for General Contractors to refer violations of Article 1 of GS Chapter 87 to law enforcement or the district attorney if it has reasonable grounds to believe that a person committed a violation subject to criminal penalty. Allows the Board to disclose confidential investigative records as part of such a referral. Provides that nothing in Article 1 shall be construed to limit the Board's ability to assist in criminal prosecutions, and that nothing in the Article limits the power of the State to punish any person for any conduct that constitutes a crime under any other statute. Authorizes the Board to adopt rules to implement the new statute. Effective October 1, 2025, for violations committed on or after that date.
BOARD FOR GEN. CONTRACTORS/CRIM. REFERRALS.
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AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO REFER VIOLATIONS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.Intro. by Greene, Budd, Brody, Arp.
Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 17 2025)
Bill History:
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 House: Filed
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Mon, 14 Apr 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 House: Serial Referral To Judiciary 3 Stricken
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 924
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Bill H 924 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 10 2025 - View Summary
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