§ 160A-2. Effect upon prior laws. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 160A‑2.  Effectupon prior laws.

Nothing in this Chapter shall repeal or amend any city charter ineffect as of January 1, 1972, or any portion thereof, unless this Chapter or asubsequent enactment of the General Assembly shall clearly show a legislativeintent to repeal or supersede all local acts. The provisions of this Chapter,insofar as they are the same in substance as laws in effect as of December 31,1971, are intended to continue such laws in effect and not to be newenactments. The enactment of this Chapter shall not require the readoption ofany city ordinance enacted pursuant to laws that were in effect before January1, 1972, and are restated or revised herein. The provisions of this Chaptershall not affect any act heretofore done, any liability incurred, any rightaccrued or vested, or any suit or prosecution begun or cause of action accruedas of January 1, 1972. (1971, c. 698, s. 1.)