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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 161. Register of Deeds § 161-27. Register of deeds failing to discharge duties; penalty

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

(a) If any register of deeds fails to perform any of the duties imposed or authorized by law, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and he shall be removed from office.

(b) No assistant register of deeds or deputy register of deeds recusing in accordance with G.S. 51-5.5 may be charged under this section for recusal to issue marriage licenses in accordance with Chapter 51 of the General Statutes.

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