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North Carolina Constitution Art. XIV, § 4. Continuity of laws; protection of office holders

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

The laws of North Carolina not in conflict with this Constitution shall continue in force until lawfully altered. Except as otherwise specifically provided, the adoption of this Constitution shall not have the effect of vacating any office or term of office now filled or held by virtue of any election or appointment made under the prior Constitution of North Carolina and the laws of the State enacted pursuant thereto.

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