NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 146-25 (2026)

Leases and rentals

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(a) General Procedure. - If, after investigation, the Department of Administration determines that it is in the best interest of the State that land be leased or rented for the use of the State or of any State agency, the Department shall proceed to negotiate with the owners for the lease or rental of such property. All lease and rental agreements entered into by the Department shall be promptly submitted to the Governor and Council of State for approval or disapproval.

(b) Leases Exceeding 30-Year Terms. - The Department of Administration shall not enter into a lease of real property for a period of more than 30 years, or a renewal of a lease of real property if the renewal would make the total term of the lease exceed 30 years, unless specifically authorized to do so by the General Assembly. The Department of Administration shall report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations at least 30 days prior to entering or renewing such a lease and shall include a copy of the legislation authorizing the lease or lease renewal in the report. This subsection shall not apply to leases by a university endowment to a university. (1957, c. 584, s. 6; G.S., s. 146-106; 1959, c. 683, s. 1; 2016-94, s. 37.7(a).)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1987–2011 · leading case: Conner v. North Carolina Council of State, 716 S.E.2d 836 (N.C. 2011).

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Conner v. North Carolina Council of State, 716 S.E.2d 836 (N.C. 2011). “§ 146-25 (1983). However, in contrast to section 15-188, the Court in Martin had the benefit of a specific directive to the Council, which stated: “In the event the lowest rental proposed is not presented to the Council of State, that body may require a statement of…”

Martin v. Thornburg, 359 S.E.2d 472 (1987). “” N.C.G.S. § 146-25 provides that, “[i]f, after investigation, the Department of Administration determines that it is in the best interest of the State that land be leased or rented for the use of the State or of any State agency, the Department shall proceed to negotiate with…”

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