N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1719: State Highway Patrol Security Detail.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, while traveling within the State on State business, may request a security detail. The request shall be made to the Commander of the State Highway Patrol. If the request is made at least 48 hours in advance, the Commander shall provide the detail. If the request is made less than 48 hours in advance, the Commander shall provide the detail unless doing so would otherwise impair the ability of the State Highway patrol to perform its lawful duties. (2017-57, s. 16B.9; recodified from N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-189.2 by 2024-57, s. 3E.1(i); 2024-57, s. 3E.1(p).)