§ 1-3. Catchlines, history notes and references.

(a)

The catchlines of the several sections of this Code printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections, nor as any part of the section; nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted.

(b)

The history notes appearing in parentheses after sections of the Code and the references scattered throughout the Code shall not be considered as part of the Code but are mere aids for the benefit of the user of the Code.

(Code 1985, § 1-3)

State law reference

Construction of amended statute, G.S. 12-4.