This legal document, known as the Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act, falls under the North Carolina General Statutes and pertains to the protection of disabled adults who are abused, neglected, or exploited. The document defines key terms such as ‘abuse,’ ‘caretaker,’ ‘director,’ ‘disabled adult,’ ‘in need of protective services,’ ‘district court,’ ’emergency,’ ’emergency services,’ ’essential services,’ ’exploitation,’ ‘indigent,’ ’lacks the capacity to consent,’ ’neglect,’ and ‘protective services.

(a) Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a disabled adult is in need of protective services shall report such information to the director. (b) The report may be made orally or in writing. The report shall include the name and address of the disabled adult; the name and address of the disabled adult’s caretaker; the age of the disabled adult; the nature and extent of the disabled adult’s injury or condition resulting from abuse or neglect; and other pertinent information.

This section of the North Carolina General Statutes, under the Criminal Law section, specifically addresses the offense of exploitation of an older adult or disabled adult. It is unlawful for a person who stands in a position of trust and confidence with an older adult or disabled adult, or who has a business relationship with them, to knowingly obtain or use their funds, assets, or property by deception or intimidation with the intent to deprive them of the use, benefit, or possession of such funds, assets, or property, or to benefit someone other than the older adult or disabled adult.

This section of the North Carolina General Statutes, under the category of Identity Theft, governs the printing of credit, charge, or debit card numbers on receipts. It applies to persons that accept these cards for business transactions. The section prohibits printing more than five digits of the card account number or the expiration date on any receipt intended for the cardholder at the point of sale. However, this restriction does not apply to persons who record card numbers solely by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the card.

This section of the North Carolina General Statutes, specifically under the Criminal Law section, deals with offenses against disabled or elder adults in a domestic setting. It outlines the definitions of abuse, neglect, and the responsibilities of caretakers. Abuse is defined as knowingly and willfully assaulting, failing to provide medical or hygienic care, or confining/restraining the disabled or elder adult in a cruel or unsafe condition, resulting in mental or physical injury.

This document governs the operation of the North Carolina State Lottery. It covers the types of lottery games that may be used, including instant lotteries, online games, and games played on computer terminals or other devices. The document specifies requirements for lottery tickets, such as the inclusion of a unique number and game-play rules. It prohibits the use of current or former elected officials’ names or photographs on tickets. Additionally, it states that no coins or currency shall be dispensed to players from electronic computer terminals or devices used to play lottery games.

This document governs the procedures for drawings and claiming prizes, payment of prizes, and protection of information concerning certain prize winners in the operation of the North Carolina State Lottery. It specifies that drawings for certain prize values or finalists must be open to the public and witnessed by an independent certified public accountant or auditor. Equipment used in the drawings must be inspected, and audio and visual records must be made.

This legal document governs the charges and fees associated with revolving credit. It applies to lenders and borrowers involved in open-end credit or similar plans, revolving credit loans, and credit card accounts. Under this document, lenders may charge and collect interest, finance charges, or other fees at a rate not exceeding one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance. If the lender chooses not to impose an annual charge, they may impose a service charge on unpaid balances.

This section of the North Carolina General Statutes governs the disclosure requirements for credit cards. It applies to any application, solicitation, offer of credit, or communication extending credit for an open-end credit plan accessed through a credit card or a revolving credit loan accessed through a credit card. The disclosures that must be made include the annual percentage rate, the circumstances under which the rate may vary, any limitations on the increase, the effects of the increase on other terms of the agreement, the date or occasion when the finance charge begins to accrue, the duration of any grace period, whether an annual fee is charged and its amount, and any delinquency charge, late charge, or collection charge that may be assessed.

This section of the North Carolina General Statutes governs the disclosure requirements for charge cards. It applies to any application, solicitation, offer of credit, or communication extending credit through a charge card that is printed and delivered to a person within North Carolina. The section defines a charge card as a card, plate, or device that allows the cardholder to access credit without a finance charge and without the ability to repay in installments.