§ 143-49.2.  Purchases by Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters.

In consideration of public service, any member organization of Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (hereinafter "VOAD member") in the State of North Carolina may purchase heavy construction equipment and motor vehicles under State contract through the Department of Administration if the equipment and motor vehicles are purchased for the purpose of aiding in disaster recovery in this State. The Department of Administration shall make its services available to these organizations in the purchase of the equipment and motor vehicles under the same laws, rules, and regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations as provided in G.S. 143-49(6). Any proceeds or benefit received by a VOAD member from the disposition or sale of equipment or motor vehicles purchased under this section shall be used for a public purpose only.  (2025-2, s. 5.4(a).)