N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.95: Duties of Secretary.

The Secretary shall administer the provisions for registration of oil terminal facilities contained in this Part. In addition, he shall engage in such study and research concerning oil terminal facilities and their regulation in this State and elsewhere as may be required to furnish the General Assembly with a thorough factual basis for his recommendations for further legislation pursuant to this Part. (1973, c. 534, s. 1; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1987, c. 827, s. 154(3).)