North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143B. Executive Organization Act of 1973 § 143B-1352. Unauthorized use of public purchase or contract procedures for private benefit prohibited

(1) The State agency through which the property or services are procured had theretofore established policies and procedures permitting such purchases or procurement by a class or classes of persons in order to provide for the mutual benefit of such persons and the department, institution, or agency involved or the public benefit or convenience; and

(2) Such policies and procedures, including any reimbursement policies, are complied with by the person permitted thereunder to use the purchasing or procurement procedures described in this Part or established thereunder.