North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143B. Executive Organization Act of 1973 § 143B-1702. Powers and duties of the Commander of the State Highway Patrol

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The Commander of the State Highway Patrol shall have the powers and duties as are conferred on the Commander by this Article, delegated to the Commander by the Governor, and conferred on the Commander by the Constitution and laws of this State. These powers and duties include the following:

(1) Provision of assistance to other agencies.--The Commander, through appropriate subunits of the State Highway Patrol, shall, at the request of the Governor, provide assistance to State and local law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, and judges when called upon by them and so directed.

(2) Rulemaking.--The Commander is authorized to adopt rules and procedures for the implementation of this section.

(3) Other powers and duties.--The Commander has the following additional powers and duties:

a. Adopting rules as may be required by the federal government for federal grants-in-aid for criminal justice purposes and to implement and carry out the regulatory and enforcement duties assigned to the State Highway Patrol as provided by the various commercial vehicle, oversize/overweight, motor carrier safety, motor fuel, and mobile and manufactured home statutes.

b. Appointing a special police officer to serve as Chief of the State Capitol Police Division.

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