§ 116-313 – Severability.
116-313. Severability. It is a matter of vital State concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare that institutions of higher education continue to be able to fulfill their educational missions during the COVID-19 pandemic without civil liability for any acts or omissions for which immunity is provided in this Article. This Article shall be […]
§ 116-310 – Definitions.
116-310. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Claim. – A claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief. (2) COVID-19. – The coronavirus disease 2019. (3) COVID-19 emergency declaration. – Executive Order No. 116 issued March 10, 2020, by Governor Roy A. Cooper, including any amendments issued […]
§ 116-311 – Institutions of higher education; tuition liability limitation.
116-311. Institutions of higher education; tuition liability limitation. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to G.S. 116-312, an institution of higher education shall have immunity from claims by an individual, if all of the following apply: (1) The claim arises out of or is in connection with tuition or fees paid to […]
§ 116-312 – Applicability.
116-312. Applicability. This Article applies to alleged acts or omissions occurring on or after the issuance of the COVID-19 emergency declaration until June 1, 2020. The provisions of this Article shall be in addition to all other immunities provided by applicable State law. (2020-70, s. 1.)