AN ACT to clarify the meaning of reside legally as used in the notary public statutes.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  G.S. 10B‑3 reads as rewritten:

§ 10B‑3.  Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this Chapter:

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(20a)    Reside legally. – Any of the following:

a.         A citizen of the United States.

b.         An immigrant lawfully admitted for permanent residence as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20).

c.         A nonimmigrant who (i) entered the United States with permission under a nonimmigrant status and (ii) is currently authorized to work in the United States.

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SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.