§ 143B‑344.22. Museum of Natural Sciences; disposition of objects.
Notwithstanding Article 3A of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, G.S.143‑49(4), or any other law pertaining to surplus State property, theDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources may sell or exchange any objectfrom the collection of the Museum of Natural Sciences when it would be in thebest interest of the Museum to do so. Sales or exchanges shall be conducted inaccordance with generally accepted practices for accredited museums. If anobject is sold, the net proceeds of the sale shall be deposited in the Statetreasury to the credit of a special fund to be used for the improvement of theMuseum's collections or exhibits. (1998‑212, s.21(a)).