GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

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HOUSE BILL 633

Short Title:  Henderson/Local Unclaimed Bicycles.	(Local)

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Sponsors: Representative Justus.

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Referred to:  Local and Regional Government II.

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March 26, 1997

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE COUNTY OF HENDERSON AND CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO DONATE UNCLAIMED BICYCLES TO CHARITY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 153A-176 and Article 2 of Chapter 15 of the General Statutes, whenever unclaimed bicycles are in the possession of the sheriff's department, no earlier than 30 days after the date of publication of the notice required by G.S. 15-12, the county may donate the bicycles to a charitable organization exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code rather than selling the bicycles as provided by law.  In such case, the notice required by G.S. 15-12 shall state the intended disposition of the bicycles if they are not claimed.
(b)	This section applies to Henderson County only.
Section 2.  (a) Notwithstanding Article 2 of Chapter 15 of the General Statutes, Article 12 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, or any provision of the city charter, whenever unclaimed bicycles are in the possession of the police department, no earlier than 30 days after the date of publication of the notice required by G.S. 15-12, the city may donate the bicycles to a charitable organization exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code rather than selling the bicycles as provided by law.  In such case, the notice required by G.S. 15-12 shall state the intended disposition of the bicycles if they are not claimed.
(b)	This section applies to the Towns of Fletcher, Laurel Park, and Saluda only.
Section 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.