§ 162-2. Disqualifications for the office. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 162‑2. Disqualifications for the office.

No person shall be eligible for the office of sheriff who is not of theage of 21 years, or has not resided in the county in which he is chosen for oneyear immediately preceding his election. No person shall engage in the practiceof law or serve as a member of the General Assembly while serving as sheriff. (1777, c. 118, ss. 2, 4, P.R.; 1806, c. 699, s. 2,P.R.; 1829, c. 5, s. 6; 1830, c. 25, ss. 2, 3; R.C., c. 105, ss. 5, 6, 7; Code,ss. 2067, 2068, 2069; Rev., s. 2809; C.S., s. 3926; 1971, c. 1231, s. 1; 1983,c. 670, s. 1.)