§ 90-171.93. Construction and severability. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 90‑171.93. Construction and severability.

This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate thepurposes as stated in G.S. 90‑171.81(b). The provisions of this Compactshall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of thisCompact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or ofthe United States, or if the applicability thereof to any government, agency,person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of thisCompact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, orcircumstance shall not be affected. If this Compact shall be held contrary tothe constitution of any party state, the Compact shall remain in full force andeffect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to theparty state affected as to all severable matters. (1999‑245, s. 1.)