2014 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 166A - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.
Article 1 - North Carolina Emergency Management Act.
§ 166A-19.2 - 2. Limitations.

NC Gen Stat § 166A-19.2 (2014) What's This?

166A-19.2. Limitations.

Nothing in this Article shall be construed to do any of the following:

(1) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers may be requested to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with an emergency, disaster, or war.

(2) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to declare martial law or exercise any other powers vested in the Governor under the North Carolina Constitution, statutes, or common law of this State independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of this Article. (1975, c. 734, s. 2; 1977, c. 848, s. 2; 1995, c. 509, s. 122; 2012-12, s. 1(b).)


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