N.C. Gen. Stat. § 156-140 (2026)
Tax levy
In order to carry out and accomplish the objects and purposes of this Article, the board of commissioners of any such county may annually levy and collect a countywide tax not exceeding two cents (2¢) upon each one hundred dollars ($100.00) in value of the taxable property in such county. (1943, c. 553, s. 2.)
§ 156-141. Article applicable to certain counties only.
This Article shall apply only to those counties which may have a population in excess of 100,000 persons. (1943, c. 553, s. 3.)