GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

1983 SESSION

 

 

CHAPTER 828

HOUSE BILL 1420

 

AN ACT TO ALLOW CITIES TO LEVY PROPERTY TAXES FOR DRAINAGE PROGRAMS.

 

Whereas, G.S. 156-78.1 authorizes cities to appropriate funds for drainage projects, G.S. 159-48 authorizes cities to issue bonds for drainage purposes, G.S. 160A-216 authorizes cities to make assessments for drainage purposes, G.S. 160A-536 authorizes municipal service districts to engage in drainage projects; and

Whereas, G.S. 160A-209 does not authorize property taxes for such purposes; Now, therefore,

 

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

 

Section 1.  G.S. 160A-209(c) is amended by adding a new subsection to read:

"(10c) Drainage. To provide for drainage projects or programs in accordance with Chapter 156 of the General Statutes or in accordance with this Chapter."

Sec. 2.  This act is effective upon ratification.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 19th day of July, 1983.