North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 115D. Community Colleges § 115D-9.5. Bookstore sales

Notwithstanding G.S. 66-58(c)(3) or any other provisions of law, the State Board of Community Colleges may adopt rules governing the expenditure of funds derived from bookstore sales by community colleges.  These expenditures shall be consistent with the mission and purpose of the Community College System.  Profits may be used in the support and enhancement of the bookstores, for student aid or scholarships, for expenditures of direct benefit to students, and for other similar expenditures authorized by the board of trustees, subject to rules adopted by the State Board.  These funds shall not be used to supplement salaries of any personnel.