(A) As histories for the code sections, the passage date of the original ordinance and the three most recent amending ordinances, if any, are listed following the text of the code section.
Example: (Ord. passed 5-13-60; Am. Ord. passed 1-1-70; Am. Ord. passed 1-1-80; Am. Ord. passed 1-1-85)
(B) (1) If a statutory cite is included in the history, this indicates that the text of the section reads substantially the same as the statute.
Example: (G.S. §§ 139-1 et seq.) (Ord. passed 1-17-80; Am. Ord. passed 1-1-85).
(2) If a statutory cite is set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section, this indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information.
Example:
§ 39.01 PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE.
This county shall make available to any person for inspection or copying all public records, unless otherwise exempted by state law.
Statutory reference:
For provisions concerning the inspection of public records, see G.S. §§ 139-1 et seq.