§ 160A-675 – Tax exemption.
160A-675. Tax exemption. A district, and its property, bonds and notes, and income, are exempt from property taxes and income taxes to the same extent as if it were a city. A district is subject to gross receipts tax under G.S. 105-116. (1997-426, s. 2.)
§ 160A-676 – Authority to fix and enforce rates.
160A-676. Authority to fix and enforce rates. (a) A district may establish and revise from time to time schedules of rents, rates, fees, charges, and penalties made applicable throughout the district for the gas services. Schedules of rents, rates, fees, charges, or penalties may vary according to classes of service. Before it establishes or revises […]
§ 160A-664 – Membership; officers; compensation.
160A-664. Membership; officers; compensation. (a) The governing body of a district is the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall consist of members as provided in the articles of incorporation. (b) Service on the Board of Trustees may be in addition to any other office which a person is entitled to hold. Each voting […]
§ 160A-660 – Title.
160A-660. Title. This Article is the "Regional Natural Gas District Act" and may be cited by that name. (1997-426, s. 2.)
§ 160A-661 – Purpose; definitions.
160A-661. Purpose; definitions. (a) The purpose of a district created under this Article is to enhance the quality of life in its territorial jurisdiction by promoting the development of natural gas systems to enhance the economic development of the area. (b) The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Board of Trustees. – The governing […]
§ 160A-662 – Territorial jurisdiction and service area of district.
160A-662. Territorial jurisdiction and service area of district. (a) A district may be created for one or more entire counties that are totally unserved with natural gas and in which a specific natural gas project has not been approved by the Utilities Commission at the time of creation of the district. A letter from the […]
§ 160A-663 – Creation of district.
160A-663. Creation of district. (a) The boards of commissioners of any one or more counties within an area for which a district may be created as provided by G.S. 160A-662, and the governing body of any city geographically located within one or more of these counties and that chooses to join in the organization of […]