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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 8 Evidence.
Article 1 - Statutes.
8-1. Printed statutes and certified copies evidence.

Universal Citation:
NC Gen Stat § 8-1
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8‑1. Printed statutes and certified copies evidence.

All statutes, or joint resolutions, passed by the General Assembly may be read in evidence from the printed statute book; or a copy of any act of the General Assembly certified by the Secretary of State shall be received in evidence in every court. (1826, c. 7; R.C., c. 44, ss. 4, 5; Code, ss. 1339, 1340; Rev., ss. 1592, 1593; C.S., s. 1747.)

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