Rules; use of fees; report

(a) Rules. - The Secretary shall adopt rules for the implementation and enforcement of this Part. (b) Use of Fees. - The fees received under this Part and collected under G.S. 14-313(h) by the Department of Revenue shall be used by the Department of Revenue exclusively for processing the certifications and operating and maintaining the directory of this Part. (b1) Use of Penalties. - The penalties collected under G.S. 14-313(h) shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (c) Report. - Beginning on January 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide a report to the legislature regarding the status of the directory, manufacturers and products included in the directory, revenue and expenditures related to administration of this Article. (2024-31, s. 2(b); 2026-31, s. 9(e).) Article 5. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Part 1. General Provisions. §