N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-1728: Who may hold supervisory positions over sworn members of the Patrol.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the General Statutes, only the following individuals may hold a supervisory position over sworn members of the Patrol:

(1) The Governor.

(2) Repealed by Session Laws 2024-57, s. 3E.1(p), effective July 1, 2025.

(3) A uniformed member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol who has met all requirements for employment within the Patrol, including completion of the basic Patrol school. (1975, c. 47; 1977, c. 70, s. 14.1; 2002-159, ss. 31.5(a), (b); 2002-190, s. 9; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2013-289, s. 10; 2015-241, s. 16A.7(h); recodified from N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-196.3 by 2024-57, s. 3E.1(i); 2024-57, s. 3E.1(p).)