N.C. Gen. Stat. § 93B-11: Interest from State Treasurer's Investment Program.

Any interest earned by an occupational licensing board under G.S. 147-69.3(d) may be used only for the following purposes:

(1) To reduce fees;

(2) Improve services offered to licensees and the public; or

(3) For educational purposes to benefit licensees or the public. (1983, c. 515, s. 2.)