§ 143-506.7. Purposes.
§ 143‑506.7. Purposes.
The purposes of this Article are to declare as a policy that the Stateof North Carolina shall encourage economic progress and job opportunitiesthroughout the State; support growth trends which are favorable to maintain adispersed population, to maintain a healthy and pleasant environment and topreserve the natural resources of the State. (1979, c. 412, s. 2.)