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N.C.G.S. § 113B-20

Definition; declaration of energy crisis.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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(a) Definition. - For purposes of this Article an energy crisis is a period of time during which the health, welfare or safety of the citizens of North Carolina are threatened by reason of an actual or impending acute shortage in usable, necessary energy resources. (b) Declaration by Governor. - Upon a finding by the Governor that the conditions stated in subsection (a) do exist, the Governor may declare the existence of an energy crisis. (1975, c. 877, s. 4; 2024-57, s. 3F.2(b).)