(a) Compliance with law. This chapter shall be construed and shall be deemed amended so as to comply with the laws and regulations of North Carolina, as the same may be amended from time to time, applicable to the subject matter hereof.
(b) Headings. The paragraph headings and numbers in this chapter are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in interpretation of this chapter.
(c) Number and gender. Words used herein, regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires. Any reference to a person herein shall include an individual, firm, corporation, partnership, trust, governmental authority or body, association, unincorporated organization or any other entity.
(d) Severability. If any term or provision of this chapter is found void or unenforceable by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
(Ord. of 10-26-2007)