GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
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HOUSE BILL 1136
     

 
Short Title:	Interest on Child Support Payments.	()	
Sponsors:	Representatives Arnold; and Russell.	
Referred to:	Children, Youth and Families.	
April 12, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT requiring the collection of interest on past due child support payments when collection of the interest has been ordered by the court.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Article 1 of Chapter 50 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 50-13.10A.  Interest on child support payments.
The State shall make all efforts to collect child support payments, including interest on past due child support payments when collection of the interest has been ordered by the court, and shall adopt methods to ensure prompt collection and payment of child support."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.