N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-49: Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - creation, powers and duties.

There is hereby created a department to be known as the "Department of Natural and Cultural Resources," with the organization, duties, functions, and powers defined in the Executive Organization Act of 1973. (1973, c. 476, s. 29; 2002-180, s. 3.2; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)