§ 90‑171.43A. Mandatory employer verificationof licensure status.
(a) Before hiring a registered nurse or a licensed practicalnurse in North Carolina, a health care facility shall verify that the applicanthas a current, valid license to practice nursing pursuant to G.S. 90‑171.43.
(b) For purposes of this section, "health carefacility" means:
(1) Facilities described in G.S. 131E‑256(b).
(2) Public health departments, physicians' offices, ambulatorycare facilities, and rural health clinics. (2003‑146, s. 6.)